Manufacturing Engineer
St Helens
Competitive Salary & Benefits including; Generous Pension, Life Assurance, Cashback scheme
Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing? Do you enjoy taking ideas from concept to production?
We have a fantastic opportunity which would suit a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global technology company best known for designing high quality products used in military, law enforcement and rescue applications.
This is a brand new position on this site giving you the opportunity to make the role your own and create a real impact!
Key Tasks:
* Drive the seamless transition of new products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) both from a Design for Manufacture (DFM) perspective and operational performance
* Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure products are built with manufacturability in mind
* Oversee installation, commissioning and set up of new machines
* Creation and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
* Responsible for routing, work centres, cycle times and production configuration in SAP
* Design and implement jigs, fixtures and tooling to boost efficiency and quality
* Support the business improvement plans with lean techniques e.g., PFMEA, DFMEA
* Analyse costs and deliver solutions that improve both performance and profitability
* Optimise processes through Lean, Six Sigma and other proven tools
* Travel occasionally to support our UK & US operations
Requirements:
* Qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)
* 3+ years of experience in a similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
* Hands-on approach and a deep understanding of production processes and industrial equipment
* Experience of DFMEA
* Experience in the use of Microsoft Office. Any experience of with SAP, Minitab or similar – advantageous
* Ability to read technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM’s), and technical specifications
* Strong communicator and team player, capable of leading cross-functional projects
* UK Driving License and valid passport
What’s on offer?
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Life Assurance x3, Cashback Plan, Pension – ER 6.75% & EE min. 3%
* Holidays – 23 days plus bank holidays
* Hours – 37 per week, Mon to Thurs 8am to 4:30pm, Fri 8am to 1pm
* Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team
* Shape real products that make a real impact
* Training, development and career growth opportunities
* A culture that values innovation, ownership and continuous improvement