Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & NPI Process Optimization

Robert Bosch Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Sports & health benefits

Job summary

HydraForce, operating from our Birmingham facility, is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and motion control systems. We collaborate with Bosch Rexroth to expand hydraulic solutions globally.

The role provides full engineering and technical support across manufacturing, leads internal projects, and develops control documents and lean improvements. The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree and extensive experience in fast-paced production,

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree level in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Excellent working knowledge of 3D CAD systems – Creo advantageous.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics advantageous.
• Understanding and application of lean principles (Kaizen, 5S, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate with Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide full engineering and technical support across the manufacturing department to ensure production operating levels are achieved and maintained.
• Manage internal projects within agreed timeframes and to budget, to achieve objectives and meet business needs.
• Produce and maintain internal documentation to company standards, clear and concise for all users.
• Generate, develop and update PCPs, VCPs, TCPs, FMEAs and SOPs.
• Design lean manufacturing cells, analyze process needs, and ensure factory layouts meet requirements.
• Design and develop assembly and testing fixtures and collaborate with Manufacturing Services for fabrication.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and process efficiency improvements with supporting documentation.
• Support prototype builds and NPIs, ensuring special requirements are met on time.
• Identify, justify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Use statistical tools to validate processes or equipment.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CREO

AutoCAD

Pro-E/Creo

Job description

HydraForce, operating from our Birmingham facility, is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and motion control systems. We collaborate with Bosch Rexroth to expand hydraulic solutions globally.

The role provides full engineering and technical support across manufacturing, leads internal projects, and develops control documents and lean improvements. The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree and extensive experience in fast-paced production,