Manufacturing Engineer - 12 month FTC
How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force – across the globe at over 80 TRUMPF locations.
About Us:
TRUMPF Laser UK, shortened to “TGBL” (Trumpf Great Britain Lasers) spun out of the University of Southampton in 2000 and has invested heavily in its operations and staff. Our employees include everything from Development, Quality, Purchasing, Stores, Production, Test, Shipping, Service, Finance, and HR.
Why work for TGBL?
TGBL, part of the wider privately owned German manufacturer TRUMPF are a cutting-edge, high-tech engineering business at the forefront of innovation in fibre technologies. Our commitment to excellence and continual improvement allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, providing world-class solutions to industries in advanced manufacturing. We are now seeking a passionate, driven Fibre Process Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Role Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, this role sits in the Operations Engineering Team to support the daily output of fibre laser products in a Manufacturing environment. In this role you will learn the products and processes in a manufacturing line focusing on fibre components and processing of fibre. The role will include the requirement to support manufacturing with fault finding investigations, training, and identifying improvement opportunities.
This role is a 12 month FTC (Fixed Term Contract) working on the Southampton site for 5 days per week. Due to the nature of this role hybrid working wouldn’t work due to requiring access to onsite equipment and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working within a team to provide daily support of manufacturing cells to sustain and improve product output requirements.
* Ensure that all supporting documentation of the manufacturing line is up to date.
* Look for and implement solutions to meet targets for yield, productivity and on time delivery.
* Supporting the implementation and further development of leading-edge lean manufacturing methodologies and techniques (incl. TRUMPF Synchro toolbox).
* Assist in the Training of operators on new products, processes, and equipment.
* Support the activities of data analysis and reporting of data for KPI’s (OTD, Yield, Scrap, OEE, SPC etc.).
* Assist with the activities of NPI projects to ensure that design and process requirements for manufacturing are met.
About You:
We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic graduate with a passion for engineering and a strong interest in fibre technologies. You will be eager to learn, adaptable to change, and confident in working both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Requirements:
* Degree qualified in an appropriate Engineering or Science discipline, or demonstrably equivalent through experience and alternative technical qualifications.
* A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role with exposure to lean manufacturing including value stream mapping, structured problem solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC), Six Sigma, SPC and Advanced Product Quality Planning.
* Demonstrable ability to gather and analyse data regarding design and manufacturing capability.
* Experience of PFMEA and the implementation of robust control plans.
* Good IT skills – particularly in Excel. Ideally able to do SQL query writing.
* In depth knowledge of the management of health and safety at work
* 5S implementation
Desirable:
* Experience of Leader Standard Work
* Experience of TPM
* Hold NEBOSHH National General Certificate in Health and Safety
* Six Sigma green belt
* Implementation of takt continuous process flow
* Experience of OEE
* Experience of Capacity planning
* Experience of Gage R&R
What We Offer:
* A salary starting at £35,000 per annum and willing to go higher for the right person.
* Benefits package.
* Ongoing mentoring and support from a collaborative and supportive team of engineers and across the business.
* Access to cutting-edge technology and equipment.
* A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work culture.
* Company Pension.
* 25 days holiday +bank holidays (33 in total)
* Free car parking – on site
* Monday to Friday 9:00am -17:30 flexible with start and finish times across 37.5 hours per week (with 1 hour for lunch).
* Day 1 Access 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – support with mental health and well being.
Equality Statement:
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. The Company’s recruitment practices and procedure are designed to ensure that the Company appoints the best person to fill an open position.
How to Apply:
Please apply attaching your CV, along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your academic background aligns with our requirements.
Join us and help shape the future of fibre technology in an environment where innovation thrives!
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