Manufacturing Technician

Aureol Global Connections; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the research and implementation of next-generation manufacturing technologies, drive process development, and steer continuous improvement programmes across multiple sites. You will justify capital expenditure for tooling and automated systems, balancing cost with safety and quality considerations.

You will provide cross-functional engineering support across manufacturing, sourcing and operations to reduce defects,

Qualifications

• Problem solving, analytical, technical, and commercial skills.
• Creative and design thinking behaviours.
• Positive attitude towards HSE&Q initiatives.
• Communication & Leadership skills to all levels within the organisation.
• Optimum use of dedicated and shared resources.
• Continuous improvement behaviours throughout the business.

Responsibilities

• 1 Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• 2 Support across a cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing to optimise cost competitiveness and manufacturability
• 3 Provide manufacturing and technical support for current production solutions and problems to reduce defects, downtimes & cost
• 4 Provide technical guidance and solutions to optimize cost competitiveness, quality excellence, and cycle time leadership across the full product lifecycle
• 5 Actively participate in new product development to apply should-cost and manufacturing techniques on proposed design concepts.
• 6 Identify, investigate, test, and validate new innovative technology and work methods for future implementation
• 7 Identify capital expenditure, expense and resource needs to execute AME projects
• 8 Using continuous improvement techniques to advance operational outcomes to improve simplification and standardisation.
• 9 Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication & Leadership

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

HSE & Q awareness

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Lean / 6 sigma certification

Project Management certification

Job description

Position Description:

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for researching and implementing the use of

advanced technology while developing new process and methods within the manufacturing

operations. This role is a key contributor to continuous improvement programmes and leads the

development and/or improvement of manufacturing processes. Incorporates any quoting and

justification for Capital expenditure for purchase of equipment such as tooling, and systems

required for automated manufacturing and enhancement of existing manufacturing process.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• 1 Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.
• 2 Support across a cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing to optimise cost competitiveness and manufacturability
• 3 Provide manufacturing and technical support for current production solutions and problems to reduce defects, downtimes & cost
• 4 Provide technical guidance and solutions to optimize cost competitiveness, quality excellence, and cycle time leadership across the full product lifecycle
• 5 Actively participate in new product development to apply should-cost and manufacturing techniques on proposed design concepts.
• 6 Identify, investigate, test, and validate new innovative technology and work methods for future implementation
• 7 Identify capital expenditure, expense and resource needs to execute AME projects
• 8 Using continuous improvement techniques to advance operational outcomes to improve simplification and standardisation.
• 9 Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Qualifications are desirable but not essential:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Lean / 6 sigma certification
• Project Management certification

Skills & Behaviours:

• Problem solving, analytical, technical, and commercial skills.
• Creative and design thinking behaviours.
• Positive attitude towards HSE&Q initiatives
• Communication & Leadership skills to all levels within the organisation
• Optimum use of dedicated and shared resources
• Continuous improvement behaviours throughout the business

Experience:

• Proven experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment preferably within CNC, digital
• and Assembly / Test.
• Strong technical background covering Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, or Engineering
• Ability to effectively work cross-functionally.
• Proven understanding of industry and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental technical expertise to a specific project.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean, Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement techniques
• Must be able to observe, analyse and correct complex product and/or process issues.
• Proven Metrology background