Manufacturing Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the development of new vehicle models. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for setting up processes, ensuring product traceability, and driving improvements in production efficiency. Your expertise in mechanical and automotive engineering will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project deliverables. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence high-value performance vehicle production and contribute to the company's mission of excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about engineering, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in planning and execution of new vehicle programs is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Develop deliverables for new model introduction and ensure plant efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve production bottlenecks and improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Project Planning

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Job description

The creation and development of the following deliverables for each new model introduction:

• Initial virtual environment setup, transitioning to physical validation and delivery
• Process sequencing, documentation, and product traceability methods
• Developed in alignment with existing series products and future brand strategies
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Support and drive the implementation of best practices to improve right-first-time (RFT) delivery
• Generation and reporting of Hours Per Car (HPC)
• Ownership and maintenance of the Hours Per Car (HPC) data for new model introductions, ensuring plant efficiency and output targets are met
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Line balancing, including conducting time and motion studies across the plant
• Facility layout and utilization
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to lead the design of new layouts or amendments to existing ones, ensuring that new models align with the overall plan and vision for the facility

Support and influence the following cross-functional business activities to achieve project deliverables:

• Concept and design reviews
• Engineering release delivery
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• A degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience in a comparable role
• Ideally, you will have experience in:
• Planning and execution of new vehicle programs
• Complex vehicle systems
• Vehicle assembly processes
• Trim and final processes
• End-of-line vehicle processing and finishing
• Specification and procurement of assembly equipment
• Identifying and resolving product-related issues, ensuring all quality targets are met

Personal Attributes:

• Exhibit a positive attitude and strong work ethic that aligns with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company
• Have a deep understanding of low-volume, high-value performance vehicle production and brand requirements
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment; ability to remain calm, think clearly, and make decisive decisions under pressure is essential. Flexibility in adapting to changes in plans and procedures is also required
• Willingness to travel to off-site development facilities within the UK and across Europe, requiring flexibility in travel arrangements
• Demonstrate the drive to push the business towards "Best in Class" performance standards, with a strategic, lateral approach to problem-solving and decision-making