Manufacturing Process Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join its precision engineering and advanced manufacturing business in the UK. You will lead a value stream to sustain and improve SQCDP through practical engineering solutions, covering continuous improvement, reverse engineering, capital projects and new product introduction.

You will work with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap, improve process capability and support commercial growth, with an emphasis on safety, quality and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Background in CNC machining.
• Experience in precision engineering or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with reverse engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Sound understanding of SQCDP and using engineering solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Experience applying Process Mapping, PFMEA, Process Design and DMAIC tools.

Responsibilities

• Review performance metrics and suggest improvements to machinery, tooling and production methods.
• Lead investigations into safety and quality issues, identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from quotation to qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Produce documentation for automated processes and new or improved equipment with engineering teams.
• Lead preventative maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain knowledge of customer and industry technical requirements across operations.
• Support Lean and Six Sigma activities to reduce scrap and deliver cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

CNC Machining

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Process Improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

DMAIC methodology

Process Mapping

DFM

Cpk

Ppk

Job description

EMBS Engineering are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing business. This is a hands-on engineering role, providing leadership and support to a manufacturing value stream to sustain and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQCDP) through practical engineering solutions. The role covers continuous improvement, reverse engineering, capital project delivery and new product introduction, working closely with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap, improve process capability and support commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily, monthly and annual performance metrics with the Value Stream Manager, recommending improvements to machinery, tooling and production methods to raise process capability.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into safety and quality issues, identifying root cause and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from quotation through to qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), including input to annual budgeting and emergency capital requests.
• Produce documentation to support automated processes and the introduction of new or improved products and equipment, working with engineering and automation teams.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen preventative maintenance and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime on critical equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer and industry technical requirements, working across local and global operations.
• Support continuous improvement activity, including Lean and Six Sigma methods, to reduce scrap and deliver cost savings.
• Champion compliance with safety and quality standards, acting as a role model for SQCDP behaviours.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Background in CNC machining.
• Experience working within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of reverse engineering and internal continuous improvement projects.
• Sound understanding of SQCDP, and experience using engineering solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Practical experience applying Process Mapping, PFMEA, Process Design, DFM (Cpk, Ppk) and/or DMAIC tools, either independently or as part of a project team.
• Around 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, with practical application in a manufacturing setting.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the ability to analyse data.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent Lean Practitioner training.
• Working knowledge of materials used within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing settings.

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.

We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.