Manufacturing Engineer

Hunter Selection; Swansea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing team in Swansea. The successful candidate will focus on continuous improvement and process optimization in manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes, implementing LEAN techniques, and optimizing tooling. A degree in engineering and relevant experience are preferred. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

Early finish on Friday (12:30pm)

Pension scheme

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong lean and continuous improvement background.
• Experience with Manufacturing Simulation Software.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement activities in quality and processes.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes.
• Implement process control techniques in manufacturing environments.
• Own and improve manufacturing cells LEAN processes.
• Perform time studies to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Setup and optimize manufacturing tooling.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Simulation Software

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer – Swansea

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Benefits package includes: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, company sick pay, early finish on Friday (12:30pm), pension scheme, Christmas shutdown.

A market-leading manufacturer specialising in high-quality components is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team. With over 150 product variations and consistent year-on-year growth, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a thriving and innovative business.

Role & Responsibilities

• To drive continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, cost reduction and process improvement through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and waste prevention and removal.
• To develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes.
• To develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• To implement, own and continuously improve the manufacturing cells LEAN manufacturing processes.
• To perform time studies for the manufacturing processes to create the correct routings and to optimise the balancing of the manufacturing process.
• To be accountable for the definition, setup, preparation and optimisation of manufacturing tooling, supporting New Product Introduction where required.
• To value stream map and specification and implementation of in and outbound logistical flows for the manufacturing cells.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven Manufacturing Engineering / Production Engineering / Process Engineering experience.
• Strong lean and continuous improvement background.
• A Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject (preferable).
• Experience with Manufacturing Simulation Software.

How to Apply / Additional Information

If you would like more information, please contact Sam Paynter.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.