Manufacturing Engineer Dundee | Permanent | £45,000 £55,000 (DOE)
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key advisory and leadership role in the design and implementation of production processes.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing efficiency and quality across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics. The role also provides a critical link between Design Engineering and the successful transition of new products into volume manufacture.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequences and processes for the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
Interface with Design Engineering to coordinate the release and industrialisation of new products.
Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines.
Maintain records and reporting systems to support coordination of manufacturing operations.
Analyse and report on production performance including schedule achievement, downtime, cycle times and machine availability.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
Review tooling and equipment costs and forecast overheads for future production needs.
Analyse workflow, space requirements and equipment layout to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to maintain production equipment availability.
Support production staff in following established procedures and best practice methods.
Establish effective work sequences both physically and within manufacturing systems.
Experience Typically 25 years experience within a manufacturing engineering or similar role.
Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications where gained in a similar industry or environment.
Education
Required:
HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar).
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (e.g. Yellow or Green Belt) advantageous.
Experience using MRP / ERP systems essential.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Experience within a microelectronics manufacturing environment covering assembly, test and inspection operations.
Knowledge of cleanroom working practices.
Experience with manufacturing systems including job routings, standard time calculations and yield analysis.
Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills.
Good understanding of manufacturing production processes.
Familiarity with a wide range of assembly and testing techniques.
Awareness of machine capability and preventative maintenance requirements.
Ability to work effectively independently or within a production team environment.
Planning & Decision Making
Able to self-direct and prioritise tasks within the scope of the role.
Leads occasional project activities relating to fault diagnosis and corrective action.
Contributes to completion of routine technical tasks.
Expected to identify and resolve manufacturing system issues.
Scope & Complexity
Works on problems within defined scope and complexity, with wider support available when required.
Work is supervised and coached by site leadership.
Key Interfaces
Production operators and support teams
Site leadership
Design Engineering teams
Health, Safety & Environment
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods (minimum 2 hours).
Ability to manoeuvre throughout office, warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry up to 25 lbs.
Manual dexterity required to operate equipment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing objectives.
Must follow all safety and environmental requirements and complete required training.
Work environment includes manufacturing areas where noise levels may be high and PPE is required.
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