Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

As our Operations Division continues to grow, we are looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer ready to make an impact during this exciting phase of expansion.

The role is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Creating methods of manufacture for new products.
• Optimising existing methods of manufacture to improve quality and reduce lead-time.
• Assessing new capabilities and technologies to create a strategic capability acquisition plan.
• Resolving non-conformances and ensuring the root causes of problems are eliminated.
• Using pro-active quality management tools to optimise production including PFMEAs, SPC, MSA etc.
• Work with the Technicians to understand the constraints of the work and ways to improve the processes.
• Create training packs to define the best ways of working.

Skills/Person Specification:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering degree.
• 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in translating complex technical information into clear, actionable instructions for a range of audiences.
• Ability to prioritise work load based on demand.
• Ability to analyse performance data, identify trends, and produce clear, concise reports.

Desirable:

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Green belt or higher
• Experience of structured problem solving (8D)
• Experience within the rail industry.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional celebration day
• Company pension
• Profit Share Scheme
• Free parking
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Early Friday finish
• Employee Assistance Programme

Due to the nature of the job all relevant PPE and overalls will be supplied.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any during your application or interview (if applicable).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person