MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Descriptions

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

If you are a Manufacturing Engineer, who is looking for a stable, pleasant working environment with a genuine chance to make a big impact, this could be just the job for you!

We specialise in design and manufacture a wide range of different products, utilizing a wealth of different manufacturing processes, such as CNC and Pressings.  

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for independently managing assigned projects, ensuring their effectiveness beyond completion. These projects will primarily focus on continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor, employing appropriate tools and methodologies to drive impactful results. The role involves close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to successfully introduce new products, troubleshoot production issues, and implement effective solutions.

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Great Barr, Lichfield, Burntwood, Walsall, Brownhills, Aston, Wednesbury, Minworth, Moseley, Kings Heath, Tyesley, Tamworth, Cannock, Willenhall and  Oldbury

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £41,000 (poss flex)
• Genuine chance to make a big impact
• Steady, stable organisation with growth predicted
• Lunch time finish Friday
• Plenty of off site parking available
• Friendly supportive organsiation
• Variety of different manufacturing  processes on site
• Long-term standing staff
• Relaxed culture

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI): Assist in the successful launch of new products, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production.
• Handle the ordering and monitoring of tooling, ensuring availability and readiness for production.
• Tool Trials and Approvals
• Create and maintain flow diagrams for product routes, ensuring accurate documentation of processes.
• Develop and implement control plans for production parts, ensuring consistent quality.
• Train operators on new methods, tooling, and fixtures, particularly for the introduction of new products.
• Obtain and review budgetary quotes for tooling and equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives, such as SMED, 5S, and other continuous improvement projects.
• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA): Collaborate with the design team to apply best practices for manufacturability and assembly during the design process.
• Lead or support projects aimed at reducing production costs without compromising quality.
• Implement changes to methods or tooling as needed to support product improvements or customer requirements.
• Participate in Six Sigma projects to improve process efficiency and reduce variability.
• Cost Estimation 

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Evidence of successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Supporting Engineering  Qualifications are welcomed but equivalent experience is happily considered
• Exposure to tooling, SMED

We can only accept applications from people who have the right to work in the UK

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!