Manufacturing Engineer in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; West of England; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AMS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Bristol. You will drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, analyse performance, lead corrective actions, and support new product introductions while maintaining robust documentation and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities include PFMEA ownership, process change reporting, and collaboration with Operations, Planning, Quality, suppliers, and customers to meet quality, cost, delivery, and lead time

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for root-cause investigations.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma with continuous improvement leadership.
• Experience using PFMEA, SPC, APQP, and PPAP methodologies.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture.
• Monitor process performance and define key variables with control measures.
• Analyse data and lead corrective actions to reduce scrap and improve process control.
• Own PFMEA activities and report process change requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and manage validation activities.

Connaissances

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

PFMEA

SPC

APQP

PPAP

Root cause analysis

Process documentation

Description du poste

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Bristol.

Purpose of the Role:

• Drive the continuous improvement and optimisation of manufacturing processes to maximise process capability, yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Analyse process performance, identify root causes of manufacturing issues, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap and improve process control.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment, and process improvements while ensuring robust documentation and manufacturing standards are maintained.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture.
• Monitor process performance, define key process variables, and implement control measures to ensure optimum manufacturing performance.
• Analyse data, perform root cause investigations, and lead corrective actions.
• Own and maintain PFMEA activities.
• Define, analyse, and report process change requirements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and new equipment introductions, managing validation activities where required.
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing process documentation, operating procedures, technical packages, and FAIRs.
• Support New Product Introduction activities, applying APQP and PPAP principles.
• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, suppliers, and customers to ensure manufacturing processes meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and lead time.

The Skills You'll Need:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience investigating manufacturing issues and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with experience leading continuous improvement or scrap reduction projects.
• Experience using PFMEA, SPC, APQP, and PPAP methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.
• Excellent organisational, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.