Manufacturing Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Operations Department. This role involves liaising with various teams to ensure the successful transition of product designs into production. You will manage standards and procedures for manufacturing equipment, develop production plans, and support continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Profit Share Scheme

9-Day Working Fortnight

Qualifications

• Degree educated in an engineering-related discipline or recognized apprenticeship.
• Understanding and application of process engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage standards and methods for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop production plans and documentation for engineering projects.

Skills

Process Engineering Principles

Project Management

Quality Control

Engineering Drawings

Time Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Manufacturing Equipment

Jigs and Fixtures

Job description

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The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will liaise with the company’s Engineering and Project Teams, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure the successful transition of new and existing product designs, ensuring projects are completed on time, within quality standards, and budget.

You will operate in a Line Support role for existing product lines, ensuring that programs meet deadlines, quality, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Manage standards, methods, and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (Jigs, Fixtures, Tooling) and processes.
2. Develop and deliver production plans, build documentation, and route cards for engineering projects from final design into series production.
3. Contribute to the development of the Operations Department strategy.
4. Coordinate cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during daily operations.
5. Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
6. Support continuous improvement initiatives, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities.
7. Handle production engineering tasks related to Transfer of Technology (ToT) projects.
8. Undertake customer and supplier visits by car, requiring a full current driving license.
9. Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.

The Candidate

• Ideally degree educated in an engineering-related discipline or with a recognized engineering apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Ability to react swiftly to production changes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and produce quality deliverables.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

The Package

Offering up to £40,000 plus a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, profit share scheme, and a 9-day working fortnight.