Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Banbury Full-time Permanent 40 hours per week THE POWER OF NOW Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. About the role The role will support the business as subject matter expert, using manufacturing, automation, and quality knowledge to ensure all designs can be translated from prototype into repeatable and scalable production. To develop an automation strategy, develop equipment standards Training and mentoring junior Engineers ensuring that best practices are adopted. What you will do Defining and leading the setup of medium and high-volume production environments and the development of manufacturing processes to ensure production is conducted safely, on time and on budget whilst ensuring best practice is adhered to. Defining equipment specifications required to achieve the production requirements. Defining facility layouts. Defining and leading the scaling up of low volume products & processes to support mass production volumes. Supplier investigation and appointment to establish a robust and capable supply base for automation equipment. Defining and leading the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality Plans for new product introduction. Provide manufacturing engineering support to the Production, Procurement and Programmes Teams. Map processes and where necessary utilise techniques such as PFMEA's and control plans. Produce and maintain SOPs, build records, process routings and production documentation. Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map supporting the Quality Management System and our compliance to ISO9001:2015, and any project specific quality requirements. Training and mentoring of junior Engineers About you Minimum 5 years’ experience gained in a mid / high volume manufacturing / production assembly environment. Extensive knowledge of mid / high volume automation tools and techniques. Extensive experience in new product introduction and APQP tools. Experience in manufacturing facility design. Advance knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter, MPP, NX and NoMuda Visual Factory software would be preferred. Working knowledge of CDM regulations is desirable. Experience in the use of business improvement tools and techniques (5s, Lean, Kaizen etc.) and the use and construction of PFMEA’s and Control Plans. A good understanding of TS16949, AS9100, ISO14001 and ISO9001 to comply with company processes is essential. The ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive “can do” attitude. What is in it for you? Fortescue Zero bonus scheme Aviva Pension Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Electric Car Scheme Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year Childcare Benefits Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships Application Deadline: The closing date for application is 3rd January 2025. Not near-zero Not net-zero. We are Fortescue Zero. Additional Information You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.