Manufacturing Engineer: Laser Programming & PFMEA

Accrofab Ltd; Alcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Accrofab Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on special processes within the Engineering Department. The role involves supporting the Manufacturing Manager, walking the floor, and taking ownership of ME-related issues to improve flow and efficiency.

The position requires experience in automotive/aerospace/defence, multi-axis laser programming, and competencies in sheet metal fabrication. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laser Programming

Engineering competence

Sheet metal

Fabrications

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

CATIA

NX

Job description

Accrofab Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on special processes within the Engineering Department. The role involves supporting the Manufacturing Manager, walking the floor, and taking ownership of ME-related issues to improve flow and efficiency.

The position requires experience in automotive/aerospace/defence, multi-axis laser programming, and competencies in sheet metal fabrication. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.