Job Description
Location: CDE Global Cookstown Location
The Manufacturing Engineer for Assembly Operations is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and safety compliance in assembly operations. This role involves working closely with design engineers, production teams, and quality control to optimize the assembly line processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement cost-effective solutions.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
Process Design and Improvement
Develop and optimize assembly processes to enhance efficiency, safety and product quality.
Design and implement assembly line layouts, workflows, and procedures.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify areas for process improvement.
Implement lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement initiatives
Production Support
Provide technical support to assembly operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to equipment, processes, and materials.
Ensure the assembly process meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain documentation such as risk assessments, work instructions, process flows and standard operating procedures.
Equipment and Tooling
Specify and procure tools, fixtures, and equipment needed for assembly operations.
Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Develop preventative maintenance plans and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
Quality Assurance
Collaborate with quality control to ensure assembly processes meet product specifications and quality standards.
Analyse data and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
Project Management
Lead projects aimed at improving assembly operations.
Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Monitor project progress and report on status and outcomes.
Training and Development
Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and quality standards.
Develop training materials and conduct regular training sessions.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Skills Needed
About The Company
WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy. We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers' needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator. Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field. Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our "Customer for Life" mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.
Company Culture
We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME. To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally. We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won't take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life's too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think. We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.
Required Criteria
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in assembly operations.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools.
Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
The role is primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment.
May require occasional travel to supplier sites or other company locations.
Desired Criteria
Six Sigma certification.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Closing DateFriday 20th February, 2026
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience