The client are a leading global manufacturer of precision-forged and machined components.
They are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to join their team in Redditch.
The successful candidate will be responsible optimising manufacturing processes, improving product quality and production efficiency. Also to support the NPI projects into production. The role will also be responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team within the organisation.
Key responsibilities and duties
1. To lead the prioritisation and allocation of manufacturing engineering activities within the business. Overseeing engineering delivery and ensure solutions are successfully achieved.
2. Analyse, develop and optimise manufacturing process to optimum quality, cost effectiveness and health and safety.
3. Drive strong process control and process capability across the manufacturing operations.
4. To apply lean manufacturing and industrial engineering optimisation techniques including Kaizen, time studies, line balancing and value stream mapping.
5. Lead and delivery of continuous improvement targeting quality improvement production gains, right first time (RFT) and waste reduction.
6. Support and execute the NPI projects including development of production process, tooling, work instructions and validation plans.
7. Liaise with the design and development team to ensure seamless t...