Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cynet systems Inc; Irvine; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineer to optimize manufacturing processes. The role involves using CAD tools, managing project initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with significant experience or advanced degrees in relevant fields. Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering roles related to manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated capability in utilizing CAD tools for engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead initiatives to support manufacturing projects and goals.
• Manage change control for ongoing manufacturing updates.
• Develop complex experiments to qualify and validate manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues.

Skills

Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project

Usage of Windchill PLM

Ability to use Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, CREO, ProE)

Strong documentation and communication skills

Basic understanding of statistical techniques

Strong problem-solving skills

Good leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 5 years’ experience

Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with 4 years’ experience

Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Windchill PLM

SolidWorks

CREO

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $48hr - $52hr

Responsibilities

• Identify and ensure implementation of opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods) employing technical design skills to re-design/design to ensure parts, equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. are up to standards
• Use technical principles, problem solving skills, and data analysis to support and problem-solve for production at contract manufacturer.
• Work and lead initiatives to support manufacturing projects and goals (material qualification, supplier/label/part/product changes, product enhancements, equipment qualifications, tolerance stack analysis through technical advancements, problem solving skills, and process excellence methodologies.
• Support key project initiatives (supplier transfers, part changes, system enhancements, line extensions, cost reductions, labor efficiency improvements, and quality and compliance excellence).
• Manage change control for ongoing manufacturing changes, including CAD updates, change requests, process changes, Device Master Record, product specifications, test processes, and product service processes.
• Review all incoming PCNs and assess any changes (material, mechanical, electrical, datasheet, etc.)
• Route PCNs with relevant changes to designated product owners.
• Maintain a tracking system for PCNs reviewed, routed, and approved. Collaborate with the team to refine triage criteria and improve efficiency.
• Deploy, review, and act upon meaningful metrics to measure, control, define, refine, and optimize processes and for process control and continuous improvement.
• Develop complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols) to qualify and validate manufacturing processes; analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports.
• Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations).
• Develop training and documentation materials (e.g., work instructions) for production to enable the seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes.
• Lead and establish project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project Plan, Risk Analysis, etc.)
• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with, 5 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education Required or Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with, 4 years’ experience including either industry or industry/education Required or
• Ph.D. or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with industry experience or industry/education Required.

Additional Skills

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project.
• Proven expertise/knowledge using Windchill PLM. Teamcenter also preferred.
• Ability to use Mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, CREO, ProE).
• Strong documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques.
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment (if applicable).
• Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts. relevant to Engineering and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
• Good leadership skills and ability to influence change.