Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Cummins Inc.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team in Daventry. This role offers a permanent contract with flexible hours, focusing on ensuring safety, maintaining quality, and supporting equipment uptime. You will play a crucial role in improving processes and contributing to the company's sustainability goals. If you are passionate about manufacturing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires some work experience or intermediate knowledge through education or training.
• High school diploma or certificate of completion required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by reporting hazards and complying with HSE standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance processes.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Technical Knowledge of Controls Safety

Manufacturing Expertise

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Manufacturing Engineering department in Daventry, United Kingdom.

This is a permanent contract, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week with flexible hours.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensuring Safety: By promptly reporting hazards and complying with HSE standards, you’ll help create a safer work environment for everyone.

• Maintaining Quality: Your high standards of workmanship and attention to detail will ensure that equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

• Supporting Equipment Uptime: By performing preventive and corrective maintenance, you’ll minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly.

• Improving Processes: Your feedback and participation in continuous improvement activities will help identify and reduce manufacturing constraints.

• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing and minimizing the environmental impact of your work will contribute to the company’s sustainability goals.

• Effective Communication: By communicating effectively with your team and support staff, you’ll foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

• Adhering to Protocols: Following process documentation and quality procedures will help maintain consistency and reduce quality exposures.

• Personal Development: Engaging in training and personal development will ensure you stay up-to-date with best practices and continue to grow in your role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Health and Safety Awareness: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.

• Technical Knowledge of Controls Safety: Recognize and manage hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe practices and reduce injuries.

• Manufacturing Expertise: Demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and effectively implement changes to improve efficiency and meet functional needs.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Support root cause analysis for quality and health & safety issues, and work on implementing effective solutions to enhance overall performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.