Manufacturing Engineer (1) Accrofab Alcester Engineering

Bromford Industries Limited; Alcester; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromford Industries Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in special processes to join our Engineering Department. You will support the Manufacturing Manager on EHS,Quality, Cost and Delivery, and participate in walk the floor routines and daily operations meetings.

The role requires experience in automotive/aerospace/defence or related sectors and proficiency in laser programming; EDM/Wire programming skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive/Aerospace/Defence, Power Gen, Medical, Nuclear, Food & Drink sectors.
• Proven ability to program multi-axis lasers; EDM & Wire programming skills desired.
• Strong planning, communication, and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Manager with EHS, quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Walk the floor routines and drive on-the-spot problem resolution.
• Attend Daily Operations and Standard Diary meetings, own ME issues.
• Contribute to EHS model through Job Safety Observations and PFMEA.
• Understand value stream constraints and improve flow where relevant.
• Create and control manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Coordinate tooling design and availability for safe, robust processes.
• Lead or support PFMEA and other improvement projects with suppliers/customers.

Skills

Laser Programming

Engineering competence

Sheet metal fabrication

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia/NX

Job description

Shift Pattern:

Day shift - 39 hours per week working 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and 07.30 to 12.30 on Fridays, with designated breaks

Opportunity Summary:

We currently have a vacancy within our Engineering Department for a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on special processes. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience, seeking an opportunity to join a growing Organisation.

Role Accountabilities:

• Support the \"internal customer\" (Manufacturing Manager) by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.


• Participate in the Manufacturing Manager and/or Team Leader walk the floor routine and develop a stand-alone walk the floor routine.


• Participate in the Daily Operations meeting and relevant Standard Diary meetings, taking ownership of problems assigned to the ME function for resolution.


• Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model, by participating in Job Safety Observations and providing technical/process solutions to EHS problems where appropriate.


• Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the ME role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.


• Create and control (to the correct version) manufacturing documentation such as set-up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc.


• Take accountability for any actions or milestones across any department/business function that require Manufacturing Engineering support. (e.g., NPDI, Production, Purchasing, Quality, etc.)


• Ensure that all necessary tooling which is required to support a safe, robust and efficient manufacturing process is designed, manufactured and available to support relevant milestones.


• Implement and/or project manage problem solutions through (but not limited to) working with external suppliers, working with customers, proving out improved technologies and programmes, completing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities, etc.


• Participate in internal and external audits, taking account of outcomes from audit processes and working to implement solutions where gaps are identified.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in Automotive / Aerospace & Defence/ Power Gen, Medical, Nuclear, Food and Drink


• Multi-axis Laser Programming is essential and EDM & Wire Programming desirable..2 year minimum - Laser Engineer / programmer


• 2 year minimum - Laser Engineer / programmer.


• Key skills - Laser Programming, Engineering competence, Sheet metal and fabrications experience.


• Solidworks (Not essential, variants are acceptable, i.e catia, NX)


• Plans, organises and communicates in a timely and coherent manner.


• Approaches problem solving by identifying the root cause and ensures suitable resolution is found and implemented.


• Seeks opportunities to continuously improve and manages the associated change effectively.


• Understanding and alignment to our Values - RISE: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Department.