Manufacturing Engineer in Telford

Energy Jobline ZR; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Telford, UK. The role includes developing and improving production processes, lending technical expertise in sourcing, and assisting in continuous improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of LEAN principles. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or five years related experience required.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production processes for efficiency.
• Lend technical expertise in supplier selection.
• Assist production supervisors with technical issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement events.

Skills

Process development

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

LEAN principles

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Five years related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro Engineer

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

This position is responsible for review of existing manufacturing processes and development of new manufacturing processes to support our production lines and ensure our ability to meet current manufacturing schedules and future growth targets.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Develop and improve new and existing production processes and methods for increasing output and efficiency, as well as reducing costs and preventing defects. Work to increase process stability to meet customer demand with minimum amount of resources.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for the localized production of any new component parts required when a production line is transferred. This includes:
  • Identification of new potential suppliers
  • Review of supplier capabilities
  • Review of part requirements like tolerances and quality requirements
  • Technical review of initial offers (primarily tooling concepts and designs)
• Develop process time standards, process flow, and layout for all new or transferred production lines
• Assist Production Supervisors in solving technical, tooling, quality, process, and maintenance problems affecting the daily operations in manufacturing.
• Participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) and LEAN events as required for their individual areas of expertise.
• Assist the localization team regarding capital tooling and equipment. This may include externally purchased capital equipment, internally produced capital equipment, and inter-plant equipment transfers.
• Coordinate the updating of all production-related process documentation to reflect most current methods and requirements of assembly.
• Use of the following software programs when performing duties of this position: MRPII (MAC-PAC), CAD (SolidWorks, Pro Engineer or AutoCAD), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, several CAM software packages.
• MRPII-related (MacPac) activities this position monitors and controls:
  • Process Routing (review and update of piece rates)
  • Capacity Planning
  • Work Center overhead cost review (annually)
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Recommended Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering; or minimum five years related experience; or combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles

All Employees are expected to:

• Follow the Employee Handbook policies and procedures and uphold organizational values.
• Contribute to building a positive work environment.
• Report for work consistently and on time.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe to ebm-papst and its employees.

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

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