Manufacturing / Production Engineer

Complete Talent Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing / Production Engineer to enhance their team. Key responsibilities include designing fixtures, creating documentation using Solidworks and AutoCAD, driving process improvements, and delivering training to operators. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering with HND or degree qualifications. This role offers a structured work schedule from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 4 pm Friday.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable background in a similar role involved in process improvement.
• Minimum HND qualified in an Engineering capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures, source tooling, and produce stage drawings.
• Create engineering documentation and bills of materials.
• Drive improvements in production processes.
• Deliver technical training to production operators.
• Provide design input on projects and ensure functionality.

Skills

Process improvement

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

HND or Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D Solidworks

2D AutoCAD

Job description

My client is a well-established engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth. They are a well know international business who specialise in manufacture of bespoke systems for the O&G sectors.

They are looking to strengthen their team and appoint a Manufacturing / Production Engineer based at their site near Malton.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in collaboration with Operations and Engineering relating to all new and existing products. Providing process and manufacturing engineering expertise into new and existing customer parts and processing/manufacturing methods, ensuring smooth transition to full manufacture.

Candidates will have a demonstrable background in a similar role, involved in process improvement with a knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as Machining, Fabrication and assembly (mechanical and electrical).

Candidates will also ideally be minimum HND qualified in an Engineering capacity.

Hours - 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday.

Role and Responsibilities

• The design of fixtures, sourcing tooling and producing stage drawings, SOP s, training manuals and operation procedures.

• Creation of engineering documentation and bills of materials using 3D Solidworks and 2D AutoCAD.
• Ensure all pre-production activities, including creation of stage drawings, bills and routes, writing of machine programs, identification of tooling requirements, and the design of fixtures, are completed effectively and in a timely manner to support production plans.

• Participate in feasibility reviews for new parts to evaluate and determine manufacturing methods required and ensure that any exceptions or design changes that will be required prior to quotation and sign off.

• Drive improvements in production processes using continuous improvement methodology whilst developing methods and processes.

• Deliver technical training to production operators to develop their skills and capabilities and increase product and process knowledge team working.

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.

• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

• Provide design input on all projects as required within the timescales set by the company.
• Ensure the suitability of the engineering aspects of company products for their function.
• Prompt replies to production, logistical and technical support questions.

Qualifications:

• Qualified in an engineering discipline HND or Degree preferred.
• Strong background in a production engineering/ manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.