Manufacturing Engineer - 18-month FTC

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing complex projects from quotation through to launch, overseeing supplier management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, experience within the automotive sector, and a strong understanding of lean manufacturing processes. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, training, and the chance to contribute to an expanding site, all within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Holiday Pay

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with OEM and automotive suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Project manage complex products from quotation to launch.
• Manage multiple suppliers ensuring timing and cost targets.
• Support operations and generate cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Supplier Management

Cost Estimation

Health and Safety Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Cost Saving Initiatives

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Aftermarket Component Supply

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Auto CAD

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Manufacturing Engineer - 18-month FTC

Key requirements

• Project manage complex products from quotation to launch.
• Management of multiple suppliers of tooling and capital ensuring timing and cost targets are met.
• Launch of new products and processes into the business ensuring time and cost target are met. Development of comprehensive timing plans in line with customer milestones.
• Development of pre-production processes.
• Generation of PFMEAs, control plans and standard operating instructions to support both pre-production and production processes.
• Design, develop, specify and source key manufacturing equipment.
• Sign off new equipment including management of run at rates and capability studies.
• Ensure products, process and materials are safe and complete health and safety documents as required.
• Support product design in the development of the components ensuring best in class design for manufacture.
• Production of workbooks to generate accurate cost estimates to support commercial.
• Manage changes through the CR system and ensure timely submission.
• Support quality in the close out of customer concerns and aid root cause identification.
• Management of equipment installation and contractors.
• Support operations in the day to day running of the business.
• Generation of cost saving initiatives to support the plants CI roadmap.
• Experience of aftermarket component supply.

Preferred skills and experience

• Degree qualified in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience of working with an OEM.
• Knowledge of headliner manufacturing and assembly.
• Exposure to manufacturing lines highly reliant on IT systems.
• Significant experience in a relevant role within a 1st tier automotive supplier, preferably within a just in time (JIT) environment.
• Experience of Six sigma / Lean manufacturing processes.
• Computer literate with MS Project.
• Auto CAD advantageous.

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary plus company holiday pay.

Working hours are 40 per week on days. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?

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