Manufacturing Technician in Ashton-under-Lyne, Borough of Tameside

Energy Jobline CVL; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to enhance production efficiency and quality. Candidates should have a qualification in Mechanical Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role involves designing manufacturing processes, collaborating with teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. A competitive salary of £35-38k is offered along with 33 days holiday.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Lunch time finish on Friday

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, crimping, assembly etc).
• Familiarity with production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean methodologies

Six sigma

Quality control methodologies

Job description

Role Summary

Manufacturing Technician + £35-38k + Days Monday - Friday (Lunch time finish on Friday) + 33 days holiday (inc BH)

Our client based in Audenshaw are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join them on a permanent basis. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating and optimising production processes to ensure efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness. This role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, production systems and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling.
• Design jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency and quality improvements.
• Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions by developing production methods and optimising assembly processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards (ISO, OSHA, etc).
• Collaborate with design, quality and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, work instructions and standard operating procedures (Sops).
• Conduct root cause analysis for production defects and process inefficiencies.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, crimping, assembly etc).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma and quality control methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

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