The Job Summary:
Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to analyse and optimise production methods and workflows to maximise productivity and quality while minimising costs.
The Role:
* Responsible for exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
* Identification of continuous improvement opportunities via process changes, layout optimisation, equipment enhancements, inclusion of automation
* 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, create Standard Work Element Sheets to capture all aspects of assembly requirements (Process, Plant, Parts, People) 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.
* Manage projects and a range of stakeholders to delivery excellence in safety, quality, flow and competitiveness.
* Formulate business cases / budgets as part of improvements to facility, layout, process and or tooling etc.
* To ensure product process maps are in the most optimum and up to date condition.
* To effectively coordinate the achievement of Standard Time improvement by product model, requiring time in motion studies to be carried out.
* Method and work study including direct time study, to establish standard work packages, and line balance.
* Responsible for participating in cross functional PFMEA reviews to create Control Plans to implemented process controls to ensure product conformity to engineering released standards
The Requirements
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience Or Level 3 Engineering qualification with 5 years relevant experience
* Experience in an engineering environment.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
* Experience in problem solving on a production line.
* Computer literate in MS Office applications, use of process systems, logical thinker for problem solving and process planning.
* Experience of, and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
* DFMEA / PFMEA / Control Plans
* Investigate opportunities to embrace new technologies and innovations into the manufacturing environment to improve both efficiencies and overall product quality.
* Required to formulate business case / budgets as part of improvements to process and or tooling etc.
The Benefits:
* Discretionary bonus
* Life Insurance
* Medicash scheme
* Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s.
* Free car parking
* Canteen
* Career progression
* Professional development
* Flexitime
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