Manufacturing Engineer

The West Group Ltd; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production operations and introduce new products. This role requires collaboration across various functions, particularly with production and quality teams, to ensure a seamless transition of projects into manufacturing. You'll be responsible for defining production and quality methods, maintaining project files, and driving projects to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering, knowledge of NPI, and experience with continuous improvement methodologies. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality in its manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Knowledge of NPI and continuous improvement methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Define production and quality methods for new product introduction.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead advanced manufacturing engineering activities.

Skills

NPI Knowledge

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Mechanical Assembly

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP System

Job description

Job Role

Reporting to and taking targets and direction from the Quality Manager and Senior Manager, as a manufacturing engineer you will play a significant part in the development, organisation, and ongoing business improvement of production operations and new product introduction, working across multiple functions of the business but particularly closely with production and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the definition of all aspects of the production and quality method including definition of manufacturing/quality instructions for NPI and work within current portfolio.
2. Act as a technical customer interface for key projects with relevant teams, ensuring a smooth introduction of new projects to manufacturing operations.
3. Collaborate with the quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements with a right first time approach.

Job Responsibilities

1. Technical customer interface for key projects.
2. Ensure all Project/Product files are maintained through the life of the product.
3. Ensure all projects are driven to completion, in conjunction with engineering, quality and operational stakeholders.
4. Develop production and quality plans ready for manufacturing operations.
5. Perform PFMEA & effective analysis studies.
6. Lead advanced manufacturing engineering activities in support of NPI & LEAN & 5S.
7. Resolve and troubleshoot production/quality issues.

Essential
Qualifications, experience, and skills:

1. HND or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience.
2. Knowledge of NPI.
3. Able to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
4. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, 8D, 5 Why etc.
5. Previous experience of an ERP / MRP system.
6. Practical competence in mechanical assembly.

Desirable

1. Experience of working within an Aerospace / Defence environment.
2. Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100D or a similar QMS system.
3. AS9145 APQP & PPAP.