Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing / Production Engineer near Welwyn Garden City. The role involves managing NPI projects, providing engineering support, and ensuring manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in a low volume environment, and familiarity with MRP systems. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a low volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with using MRP systems and CAD software.
• Experience in the Aircraft Industry or AS9100 controlled environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop NPI projects and manage towards completion.
• Produce estimates and technical proposals for bids.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Engineering principles

Education

NVQ in Engineering or equivalent

Engineering Degree

Tools

MRP system

CAD software

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing / Production Engineer
Competitive + Excellent benefits
Day Shift
Welwyn Hatfield
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Process / Production Engineer to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City
Performance Objectives

• Develop NPI projects with all relevant departments and Manage projects through to successful completion.




• Support Commercial requirements of the department and all other departments.




• Produce estimates, technical and manufacturing proposals to support bids and new business development




• Assist with tool design, manufacture, repair and purchase.




• Produce and update risk assessments FMEA as required.




• Provide technical & engineering support for all aspects of the manufacturing process.




• Create, maintain & update route cards, BOMS, technical documents, inspection plans to support manufacture.




• Ensure engineering and quality requirements for products are fully understood and met.




• Develop, implement & Monitor "Best Practice" lean manufacturing processes to achieve Business goals.




• Process Customer Returns and complaints as required.




• Answer defect reports and process Engineering Change Requests in a timely manner




• Liaise with other unit leaders and other functions as necessary and support customer visits as required.




• Own and ensure effective closure of CAPA

Person Specification

• NVQ in Engineering - Equivalent or above




• Manufacturing experience in a low volume environment




• Experience using engineering solutions for complex problems.




• Familiar with using an MRP system




• Solid understanding of Engineering principles




• Experience Aircraft Industry / Experience in an AS9100 controlled environment.

Desirable

• Engineering Degree




• Operational qualification Leadership Qualification




• Experience of Catia/Envovia V5




• Using CAD 2D/3D software




• Knowledge of Aventa




• MS Project & Visio

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Closing Date: 2/7/2025
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