Position Overview
TXM Recruit are actively recruiting for 5 x manufacturing engineers on a contract basis for our customer based in Northern Ireland.
Position: 5 x Manufacturing Engineer - commercial vehicles
Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
Employment Type: Full time - 38 hours per week - 42.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £Competitive hourly rate - VIA Umbrella company (INSIDE IR35).
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.15am - 17.00pm / Friday 08.00 - 13.00pm.
Contract Duration: 6 months +
Purpose of Post
The specification of processes, methods, equipment and tooling to improve manufacturing safety, quality, velocity & cost.
To define, develop & verify manufacturing capabilities.
To identify new concepts, processes, materials and technology to enhance production's efficiency and profitability and environmental footprint.
Key Tasks
* Responsible for exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
* Support Operational management in the implementation of lean tools and techniques within the manufacturing and support functions.
* Responsible for the co-ordination of new design concepts through to full production.
* Improve design for manufacture by taking ownership/contributing towards the product based manufacturing issue logs.
* To coordinate the internal flow and introduction of new product lines into manufacture, focusing on impact changes to manpower, materials, equipment and factory layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
* Responsible for workshop layouts and efficiency / effectiveness.
* Responsible for product support on a daily basis, utilising problem‑solving techniques.
* Produce build drawings, workshop procedures and record modifications/improvements during development builds where appropriate.
* Responsible for designing and overseeing the build of jigs, templates, tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing.
* Ensure all manufacturing processes are safe and capable of achieving and maintaining the required quality standards.
* Determine, improve and sustain workflows that realise seamless manufacture of goods.
General
* Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
* Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
* Promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
* You must comply with the no smoking policy.
* Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
Personnel Specification
* Heavy machinery manufacturing background
* Vehicle manufacturing background
* Automotive manufacturing background
* Minimum of 7 years' experience
* Industrial Engineering time study competency
* Strong background in: Lean manufacturing / Process optimisation
* Production line efficiency / Root cause analysis
* Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and build documentation.
* Experience with WMPs/SWPs, ISO 9001 standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Comfortable working across multiple departments, including campaign work and retrofits.
* Able to work independently and deliver results under time pressure.
* Experience in an engineering environment
* Experience in problem solving techniques on a production line
* Experience in leading projects
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft office and excel
* 3D Modelling experience
* SAGE OR IFS Experience (MRP)
* Understanding of engineering drawings
* Knowledge of tooling and jigging
* Knowledge of new factory set up
Qualifications
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline or above
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