Manufacturing Engineer

Expleo; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure product quality in a fast-paced environment. This position requires an engineering degree and extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods, working closely with internal and external teams to drive improvements and maintain standards. The role includes responsibilities for guiding component manufacturability and implementing quality assurance processes, with strong potential for personal and professional growth within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Opportunities for skills development through expleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven practical engineering and manufacturing knowledge is required.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace & Defence experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams to ensure build quality.
• Lead PFMEAs and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities related to quality and process enhancements.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing methods

Understanding of engineering

CNC programming

Knowledge of gear manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Process control and problem investigation

Good communication skills

Innovative thinking

Team building skills

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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Responsibilities

1. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure build quality and standards are achieved in line with the programme schedule.
2. Act as the communication link between manufacturing/assembly and engineering, ensuring clear and accurate directions are given.
3. Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/thrust faces), liaising between Design Engineering and machine tool operators.
4. Guide manufacturability of components and machine tool capabilities to support design reviews and ensure a right first-time approach.
5. Lead PFMEAs, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and creation/approval of procedures and protocols.
6. Interpret technical drawings and create/manufacture drawings.
7. Ensure planning and processes meet Quality Assurance requirements.
8. Drive Continuous Improvement activities related to quality, cycle time, and process enhancements.
9. Design bespoke methods and tooling, maintaining Machinery Safety regulations.
10. Collaborate with internal teams (manufacturing, design engineering, quality) and external parties (supply chain, auditors).
11. Create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations.
12. Understand heat treatment processes and their implications.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent with proven practical engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
• Consideration for candidates without accredited qualifications based on experience.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods for rotating components, including turning, boring, and milling.
• Understanding of engineering, manufacturing techniques, and business systems.
• Knowledge of dimensional measurement systems and principles.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with CNC programming.
• SAP experience in manufacturing engineering context.
• Knowledge of gear manufacturing, high tolerance machining, and related operations.
• Experience in developing material handling solutions.
• Ability to use jigs and fixtures safely for delicate operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with engineering design and supply chain.
• Support prototype build activities and process validation.
• Knowledge of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, etc.).
• Innovative thinking for new product introduction.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing capability enhancement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Tools.
• Proactive team player with autonomous working ability.
• Good communication skills and sound technical judgment.
• Assertiveness and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Desired Skills

• Design for Manufacture (DfM) experience.
• Results-driven and capable of driving change.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Understanding of measurement systems and principles.

Experience

• Manufacturing processes and standards experience.
• Experience in inspection process development or updates.
• Several years in manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace & Defence experience preferred; Marine & Automotive considered.
• Proactive team player focused on delivery and quality.
• Professional communication with stakeholders.

Pre-application Requirements

• BPSS Clearance with SC status in progress.
• Collaborative work environment orientation.
• Opportunities for skills development through expleoAcademy.
• Competitive benefits.
• Team-oriented mindset, challenging the status quo.