Nuclear Manufacturing Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Nuclear power sector is on the lookout for a skilled Nuclear Manufacturing Engineer. This ongoing contract role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive hourly rate. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in industrial manufacturing, particularly in machining and welding within a lean setting. You'll be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, generating detailed inspection plans, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected organization while advancing your career in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, particularly in machining and welding.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes and defect prevention.

Responsibilities

• Instruct on optimal methods for manufacturing components while ensuring safety and quality.
• Generate manufacturing inspection and test plans and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Machining

Welding

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

MRP Systems

Production Control Systems

Job description

Job Description:

Nuclear Manufacturing Engineer - West Midlands (Hybrid)

Contract - Ongoing - £40-45 per hour (Umbrella)

Are you an experienced Manufacturing engineer seeking a new challenge? Are you open to exploring opportunities within the Nuclear industry? Read on!

Our client is a well-respected manufacturer within the Nuclear power industry. They are seeking a talented manufacturing engineer on an ongoing basis.

The role

1. Instruct on optimal methods for manufacturing components and assemblies, ensuring safety and quality using the in-house planning and route card system.
2. Generate manufacturing inspection and test plans (MITPs) and issue route cards with clear instructions and accurate manufacturing timings.
3. Participate in design reviews to ensure drawings and plans are manufacturable and contain precise instructions.
4. Input, sanitize, control, and update manufacturing data in the in-house production control and MRP systems.
5. Identify and minimise waste and non-value-adding activities from design to dispatch, documenting these improvements.
6. Conduct make/buy assessments based on cost, capability, resource availability, schedule, and quality requirements.
7. Assist in the tendering process, including developing manufacturing strategies.
8. Raise and resolve NCRs using methods like 5 Whys, DMAIC, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
9. Maintain and update manufacturing drawings, documentation, and quality records.

What you'll need to be successful

1. 5+ years' industrial manufacturing experience in machining and/or welding within a lean environment.
2. Knowledge of at least two manufacturing processes: machining, mechanical assembly, welding, or electronic/electrical assembly.
3. Understanding of various welding processes, material impacts, and defect prevention.
4. Familiarity with inspection processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings for manufacturing instructions.
5. Ability to communicate clear instructions to people with varying expertise.
6. Produce detailed manufacturing instructions for planners, operators, inspectors, and quality engineers.