Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Autocraft Solutions Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee assembly systems and ensure product quality. The position involves working closely with a dedicated team to implement new technologies and improve existing processes, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension

Quarterly bonus scheme

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Company workwear provided

On-site Parking

Free tea/coffee

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an assembly, build, and test environment.
• Experience in engine build and test methodologies is essential.
• Solid background in low to medium volume manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low to medium volume assembly systems for new projects.
• Provide technical support for operations and maintenance teams.
• Mentor and develop the skill base of engineers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tools

Solid Works

Autocad

Power Mill

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Engine Assembly Build and Test - Wellingborough based - Day Shift - Up to £55,000 pa.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Autocraft Machining Solutions based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a minimum 5 years' experience in an assembly, build and test environment.

The Company

Autocraft Machining Solutions based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire is part of the Autocraft Solutions Group. ADS is Europe's largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler producing over 20,000 engines per year, and is a technology leader in Electric Vehicle battery assembly and remanufacturing solutions, component machining and engineering services to the global OEMs.

The Role

The successful applicant will join a talented team of engineers delivering low to medium volume assembly systems for new projects as well as providing technical support for the operations and maintenance teams within the existing assembly systems.

You will need to be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills, and a good sense of urgency, flexibility, versatility and commitment will be qualities you pride yourself on. You will be required to have an excellent attention to detail and be confident in communication and training of shop floor operatives. You will also be required to be in communication with Senior level Management and Customers.

The purpose of the role is to ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained through product conformance to agreed engineering standards and processes. The responsibility of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is to ensure the team engineer and administer the process and equipment required for manufacturing activities. Working with the Engineering Manager, you have line manager responsibility for the team, setting priorities and daily activities. You will be a mentor to develop the skill base of the engineers and drive the team and facility forward through improvement activities and identifying, justifying, and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment.

Your team will drive new product introduction across all aspects of manufacturing engineering in support new proposals, implementation of new lines to include machining and sub assembly processes such as pressure test, part marking, washing, engine build and engine test etc. You will also be responsible to drive improvements to existing processes in support of achieving team and company targets for SQCDPE.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience gained within low to medium volume manufacturing processes, preferably gained within an automotive environment
• Previous experience of project co-ordination including budget control and man management skills
• Experienced in engine build and test methodologies, processes and equipment including pick to light & ARIA systems, EOL testing, rigging, testing and de-rigging
• Working knowledge of sub assembly process E.g., p/test, part marking, washes etc
  
  

Desirable

• Proven experience of automotive manufacturing and build and test
• Previous line manager responsibility
• Six-Sigma training to green belt levelRequired Skills
• Solid Works, Autocad, Powermill experience
• IT literacy, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Interpretation of geometric tolerancing and 2D drawings
• Good communication skills. Able to work with cross functional teams, customers and able to present at all levels within the business
• Problem Solving using recognised tools and techniques E.g., PPS, DMAIC
• Understanding and experience of APQP, FMEA's, PPAP, SPC
  
  

Hours & Salary

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00, Friday 08:00 - 14:00

Benefits

Up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience

• Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Company performance quarterly bonus scheme
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Company workwear provided
• On-site Parking
• Free tea/coffee

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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