Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role within our manufacturing team, focusing on improving existing processes and introducing new ones to maintain our high standards of product quality. This role is critical to ensuring smooth production flow by resolving on-line issues through best-practice problem-solving and root cause analysis, followed by the implementation of effective, innovative manufacturing solutions. With a continuous improvement mindset, the Manufacturing Engineer will strive to enhance all aspects of the facility's operations, ensuring on-time, right-first-time delivery to our customers. In addition to driving process improvements, the role also involves taking ownership of manufacturing project delivery, offering a varied and impactful scope of work.
Skills & qualifications
Below is a list of the essential and preferred skills / qualifications needed for this role.
Essential
* Demonstrate Electrified values: Innovate - Express every idea; Deliver - Be responsible for our customers success; Pride - Take pride in what you do.
* Degree or equivalent in manufacturing / process engineering.
* Ability and experience in process design and optimisation in:
* Medium to high volume production.
* Complex mechanical products.
* Automated equipment incorporating robotics.
* Manufacturing jigs & fixtures
* Bespoke equipment
* At least 3 years varied production experience including time in an SME.
* Knowledge and experience using GD&T, BS8888 & ISO2768
* Understanding of PFMEA and PPAP processes.
* Use of Office 365 software.
* Experience in using lean manufacturing principles.
* Track record in using Six Sigma tools & methodologies for root cause analysis and statistical process control.
* Practical skills, hands-on experience using tools to fix equipment.
* Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
Desired
* Green / Black belt in Six Sigma.
* Experience working within an ISO 9001 business.
* Designing jigs & fixtures using SolidWorks and PDM software.
* Experience with the following: Operating robots (ideally ABB); PCBs and electronics products; Understanding and general use of PLC control systems (Siemens); Plastic moulding processes; Welding processes.
* Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality system
* Project management experience.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
Responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role are listed below; however, the list is not extensive, and other items may fall onto this list as the business evolves.
* Process Development & Optimization: design, document, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent quality.
* Production Support: provide day-to-day immediate technical support to production staff to resolve process or equipment issues. Use our custom MES (manufacturing execution system) to log and record all issues. Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety standards, policies, and procedures.
* Quality Assurance: collaborate with quality teams to identify and address quality concerns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
* Support Automation team with design and implement new / updates to equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support new and existing manufacturing processes.
* Support Engineering team with New Product Introduction (NPI); support the transition of new products from design to full-scale production, including process validation and documentation.
* Continuous Improvement: drive Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to continually improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
* Documentation & Standards Compliance: maintain accurate process documentation, work instructions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures.
* Other: Support / build prototype motors when required; Manage individuals for tasks or for the duration of projects; Support onsite visits to customers.
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