Summary
YASA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
This role supports cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement across all SQDCPE (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Environment) key performance indicators.
About YASA
YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, leads in EV Motor Revolution with patented Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller. We foster innovation from early-stage R&D to manufacturing optimization, balancing startup agility with organizational stability.
What You'll Do:
* Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety regulations, including risk assessments.
* Create and maintain process documentation such as Process Flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Standard Work Instructions.
* Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
* Select, procure, install, and maintain production equipment and tooling.
* Implement and monitor quality control measures.
* Act as an escalation point for process or equipment issues.
* Analyze production data to improve SQDCPE performance.
* Use root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to resolve issues.
* Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
* Maintain accurate documentation within manufacturing engineering control systems.
* Provide training and support to production staff on processes and equipment.
* Collaborate with product development to improve manufacturability.
Required Qualifications:
* A qualification in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience in manufacturing engineering.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, quality systems, Lean methodologies.
* Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and process documentation standards.
* Proficiency in data analysis and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 8D, PPS, RPS).
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Flexible approach to work in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
* A degree in Engineering or equivalent.
* Experience in an automotive Tier 1 environment.
* Experience with CAD, ERP, and manufacturing data systems.
We value diversity and encourage candidates who meet most criteria to apply, even if not all.
Benefits
* Discretionary bonus
* 28 days’ holiday
* Pension scheme
* Private medical plan with Bupa
* 4x death in service benefit
* Company car scheme
Strictly no recruitment agencies. Apply now for immediate consideration.
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