New Product Intro & Process Improvement Engineer

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewett Recruitment is representing an established manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support new product introduction, production efficiency and the implementation of new machinery and technology.

You will lead NPI activities, produce manufacturing documentation, design jigs and fixtures, install equipment, drive cost and quality improvements, and work with Design, R&D, Production and Purchasing to bring products to market.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD/CAM tools and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Introduce new products into production from prep to launch.
• Produce manufacturing documentation: drawings, PFMEAs, work instructions, BOMs, costings.
• Design and develop production jigs and fixtures.
• Support installation of new machinery and manufacturing technology.
• Improve quality, efficiency and cost through continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Production and Purchasing on product development.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Reading drawings

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD

CAD/CAM

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Hewett Recruitment is representing an established manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support new product introduction, production efficiency and the implementation of new machinery and technology.

You will lead NPI activities, produce manufacturing documentation, design jigs and fixtures, install equipment, drive cost and quality improvements, and work with Design, R&D, Production and Purchasing to bring products to market.