Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Innovation Leader

Proto Labs; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Canteen on site

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Life insurance 4x base

Job summary

Protolabs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, set up, optimise and monitor our specialist processes across manufacturing lines. You will lead projects for new product introductions, procure tooling and capital equipment, and collaborate with R&D to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills are essential. This permanent, full-time role includes onsite parking, a new canteen, employee discounts and a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent planning and organising capabilities.
• Knowledge of CNC machining / plastic injection moulding / mould making.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work well with all functional work groups within the company.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Independent, dependable, resourceful and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer literate—MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Experience with machinery used in a metalworking shop (Vertical Mills, Lathes, Drills, Grinders, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Prepare process designs for new product/process introduction including design and procurement of jigs, tooling and where necessary capital equipment.
• Lead projects for new product/process introduction into manufacturing to ensure all project requirements are achieved.
• Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
• Liaising with the research and development department to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground-breaking research.
• Monitor and analyse current manufacturing methods to create improvements - process designs to prevent quality concerns, engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues
• Participate in factory layout changes to facilitate capacity increase or operational improvement.
• The go-to person for technical problems/ fault finding, giving advice and guidance.
• Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
• Support training department and department managers to create and maintain work instructions and other training material as needed to support training efforts.
• Work off shift to ensure continuity amongst the team when implementing new processes and procedures.
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards and take immediate action to correct safety issues.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Reporting on activities to the department manager

Skills

Planning & Organising

CNC / Injection Moulding

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Metrology & Measurement

Tools

Micrometers/Calipers

Vertical Mills/Lathes

Job description

Protolabs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, set up, optimise and monitor our specialist processes across manufacturing lines. You will lead projects for new product introductions, procure tooling and capital equipment, and collaborate with R&D to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills are essential. This permanent, full-time role includes onsite parking, a new canteen, employee discounts and a supportive