Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead

Sanmina; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cable technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead to oversee technical support and optimize manufacturing processes. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality control. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in the introduction of new products and sustaining production. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background and a passion for problem-solving to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly box builds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical support on complex assembly issues and analyze equipment operations.
• Design manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Quality Control Management

Statistical Process Analysis

Education

4 Year degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience in Electronics Manufacturing

Tools

CAD packages (i.e. Solidworks)

Oracle or ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead

The Sanmina Port Glasgow, Scotland facility provides comprehensive cable technology development, design, prototyping and manufacturing services. Supporting the Automotive, Industrial, Medical, and Telecommunications market, Sanmina Port Glasgow offers turnkey cable design services incorporating the latest in cable processes including automation, over-molding, laser ablation, ultrasonic and resistive welding, and laser marking technologies.

Objective of the position:

The Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead will oversee resources which provide hands-on technical support on complex assembly issues, analyze equipment operations and operator procedures to determine solutions, modify equipment operations, and identify new materials or methods. They will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. They will interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products, estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

Establish labor standards, create and maintain capacity analysis, cycle times improvements and work on closing any gaps to meet production schedules and shipping requirements. Create/edit production Product Work Instructions and related SOPs. The person is required to play an integral role in the transition of new products into sustaining production (NPI) and ongoing sustaining support to include Process Support and Process quality responsibilities.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designing manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters
• Implementing and evaluating proposed designs and processes for manufacturability
• Troubleshooting process related issues and fine tuning processes to eliminate process-induced defects
• Implementing statistical process analysis on new and existing products
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.
• New product introduction and sustaining product process improvements
• Reviewing rejects to develop process improvements that eliminate scrap
• Generates purchase requisitions to obtain equipment/supplies and/or replenish inventory as required
• Ensures that molding equipment meets specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise and resolve Injection Molding problems using strong systematic approaches
• Working with purchasing and engineering departments and coordination across departments
• Experience in quality control management, Supply chain understanding is highly desirable

Education and Experience:

• Hands-on, practical experience with electromechanical assembly box builds
• 4 Year degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Electronics Manufacturing Environment
• 5+ years directly related experience, specifically in an electronic manufacturing environment
• Knowledge/experience with CAD packages (i.e. Solidworks)
• Experience in Oracle or ERP systems
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with FMEA
• Experience with product labeling

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Manufacturing