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Manufacturing Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and compliance with industry standards. This role involves creating and maintaining work instructions, supporting production operations, leading problem-solving initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across electrical and mechanical assembly processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Create, maintain, and update work instructions to support production processes.
2. Facilitate structured problem-solving activities (e.g., 4Cs, 8D, 5 Whys) to identify and eliminate root causes of issues.
3. Collaborate with Quality, Design, and Production teams to implement corrective actions from root cause analysis (RCA) and non-conformance (NC) reports.
4. Provide day-to-day support to Production Operations to ensure smooth manufacturing flow.
5. Manage and maintain tooling, including ownership of the tooling register, inspection, and maintenance schedules.
6. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing feedback loops into processes and procedures.
7. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements in the creation and updating of work instructions.
Key Experience & Skills
8. Proven experience using MRP/ERP software to manage production processes.
9. Experience leading problem-solving sessions and applying structured methodologies (4Cs, 8D, 5 Whys).
10. Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) for design and process support.
11. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality management system requirements.
12. Strong understanding of manufacturing principles for electrical and mechanical assemblies.
13. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
14. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
15. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
16. Experience in an aerospace, automotive, defence, or electronics manufacturing environment is desirable.
17. Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred).
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