Manufacturing Engineer in Walsall

Energy Jobline CVL; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium engineering and manufacturing firm in Walsall seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop manufacturing solutions and optimize processes. Candidates should have engineering experience, knowledge of material and dimensional standards, and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques. The role offers a salary up to £45,000, 26 days holiday, and a welcoming working environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 per annum

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employee support

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the correct manufacturing process for components.
• Identify material specifications and testing requirements.
• Liaise with sales for order information.
• Maximise profitability and minimise waste.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Engineering experience within manufacturing

Excellent numeracy skills

Knowledge of international material standards

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Good problem-solving skills

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Role Type: Permanent
Dayshift
Location: Nr Walsall

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join one of Midland's premium engineering and manufacturing businesses. They are a genuine market leader in their field and are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team to affect and develop manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the requirements of AS9100 quality system and the effect on manufacturing solutions.
• Define the correct manufacturing process for a variety of machined components using knowledge and experience.
• Identify correct material specification, heat treatment and testing requirements to ensure components meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with sales to highlight missing order information early to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maximise profitability by improving planned routing wherever possible and minimising waste of materials, transportation and labour.
• Maintain a professional but friendly working relationship with all suppliers and colleagues within the Group.
• Liaise with all departments to expedite the intended workflow and help resolve quality and logistical issues.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of international material standards (ASTM / ISO / BS).
• Knowledge of international dimensional standards (ISO / DIN / BS).
• CAD software knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the practical application of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement techniques, including 5S, 8 Wastes, 7 Quality tools, TPM and Statistical Process Capability.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative and influence others with a positive "can do" attitude.
• Ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.
• Good communicator at all levels.
• Good problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor).
• Nuclear sector knowledge.
• Defence sector knowledge.
• Fastener knowledge including manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, Hot Forging, Heat Treatment, Mechanical Testing, NDT testing, plating finishes.
• Planning engineering experience.
• Understanding of materials and specs.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects.
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Employee support.
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.

Application Information

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong (contact details removed) or send a copy of your CV to (email removed).

Candidates who are currently a Production Engineer, CNC Programmer, Production Planner or Process Engineer may be suitable for this position.