Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Husqvarna UK; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an engineering professional to support new product introductions and improve manufacturing processes. The role involves project management, cost analysis, and collaboration with various teams to enhance efficiency and product quality. Candidates should have a relevant degree or significant engineering experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good communicator, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with APQP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction from concept to delivery.
• Continuous improvement of production equipment.
• Conduct time and motion studies for cost analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Lean manufacturing techniques

Understanding of production environment

Education

Relevant degree in engineering

Several years' experience in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities And Key Tasks

Working with R&D to support the new product introduction, from product concept to delivery of the final manufacturing processes. Specification, control, and purchase of production equipment needed in the moulding and manufacturing processes, including project management. Continuous improvement of all production equipment to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance processes or controls. Responsibilities include justification, requests for quotation, and investment requests (CapEx) for new production equipment. Estimating the product manufacturing process, including costs and production timings, and developing detailed cost analyses of new products. Conducting time and motion studies of new processes to support NPI cost analysis, as well as supporting continuous improvement of existing processes. Line balancing and production layout design with a strong focus on health and safety. Supporting prototype builds and engineering pilots, including prototyping manufacturing equipment. Planning for new equipment installation and improvements to existing equipment, jigs, fixtures, and measurement systems. Utilizing PFMEA to analyze process risks, designing out risks, or creating countermeasures to reduce likelihood. Supporting 'Design for Manufacture' and 'Design for Automation' processes, with a focus on product quality and developing systems that support product quality, including process validation and product testing. Supporting other team members, including engineers, technicians, and apprentices, to develop their skill sets.

Additional Skills/Qualifications Required

• Good communicator, both verbal and written; strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Inclusive of other teams and stakeholders in decision processes
• Utilization of lean manufacturing techniques
• Understanding of the production environment
• Either a relevant degree or several years' experience in engineering
• Experience with APQP documentation, including product design, process flow, manufacturing reviews, and PFMEA

Last Date To Apply

We are continuously accepting applications.