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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer
Location: Preston
Contract Type: Full:Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About The Role
* We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Value Stream team. This key role is responsible for defining and developing manufacturing and assembly processes that meet internal and external customer requirements, ensuring quality and delivery targets are achieved within budgeted costs.
* You will be a core part of the Value Stream unit, delivering engineering support to ensure the production of quality products:on time and on cost:while driving continuous improvement through structured management and control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety and Environment
* Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance at all times.
* Promote behavioural safety across the team.
* Identify, manage and eliminate HSE risks within the unit.
* Develop safe systems of work and ensure the provision of appropriate PPE.
* Ensure mandatory HSE training is completed by all team members.
* Introduce opportunities to minimise environmental impact.
Quality
* Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.
* Develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes aligned with technical definitions.
* Lead preventive and corrective actions, verifying effectiveness.
* Support the introduction of APQP and PFMEA.
* Drive the reduction of non:quality through process improvements.
Cost
* Operate within approved budgets for engineering, indirect costs and consumables.
* Prepare accurate product costings and quotations.
* Monitor and improve productivity across all relevant activities.
* Maintain effective work measurement systems (e.g. MOST).
* Identify and eliminate waste within production processes.
Delivery
* Lead the industrialisation of new products in line with the NPD process.
* Research and develop new manufacturing processes and technologies.
* Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.
* Develop and support digital manufacturing solutions.
* Monitor process effectiveness using tools such as SPC and OEE.
* Create and maintain programs for automated equipment.
* Manage engineering changes, documentation, BOMs, and work instructions.
* Ensure reliability of plant and equipment; support TPM implementation.
* Provide operational support to maintain OTIF performance targets.
* Lead regular 5S audits and workplace organisation improvements.
People
* Support the implementation of HR policies.
* Identify and develop future skills within the team.
Continuous Improvement
* Lead projects aligned with the value streams continuous improvement plan.
* Participate in Gemba walks and identify areas for operational enhancement.
* Apply Lean tools such as Standard Work, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping.
* Encourage employee engagement in improvement initiatives.
* Drive and support strategic projects that align with company goals.
* Leadership
* Lead project meetings and ensure delivery against timelines and budgets.
* Promote a One Team culture within the business unit.
* Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality teams to drive robust plans.
* Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective change communication.
* Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
* Data and Reporting
* Manage project performance and reporting to agreed milestones.
* Monitor and analyse metrics, identifying root causes of underperformance.
* Create and execute recovery plans where necessary.
* Safeguard the accuracy and integrity of all master data.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Essential
* Degree, HND, BTEC or Level 5 NVQ in Engineering or related discipline.
* Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
* Knowledge of APQP, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
* Stro
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Advertising Services
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