About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes.
Whilst the role will predominantly involve project management engineering, it will also require a practical active approach. Visualising, planning and taking a design from product creation to manufacturing and validation.
If you have an automotive passion and desire to deliver ultra-premium design engineering solutions used on some of the world’s most exclusive halo vehicle programmes, then this is the job for you!
About TECNIQ
TECNIQ are a creative, technology-driven design, engineering, and manufacturing business. We develop and produce vehicle body structures and interior trim for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector. We are partners on premium, low-volume programmes for luxury global automotive brands such as Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Ford GT, Aston Martin, Pininfarina, Gordon Murray and many more.
We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams.
In addition, we deliver full vehicle development, including chassis and powertrain, to high net-worth heritage racers via our heritage racing division, ADP Classic Racing. We restore and rebuild high-end classic racing cars, prepare drivers, manage a programme of touring and racing, and provide full event support.
Roles and responsibilities
The role holder will:
* Design, develop, implement and maintain robust jigs, fixtures, manufacturing and assembly tooling with an eye for detail and repeatability.
* Design fixtures/tooling for the assembly and manufacturing of components.
* Support the planning, installation, commissioning, try-out and develop for production new tools and equipment.
* Develop and optimise new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products.
* Provide technical launch support for car build (prototype and production) at customers' sites.
* Liaise with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Customer teams.
* Represent the department in engineering design reviews and during test and development activities if required.
* Provide support to the team, offering technical guidance and advice when needed.
Skills and qualifications
The role holder will:
* Have extensive experience of Automotive product/tooling development and design.
* Be experienced in Design of Experiments (Taguchi methodology etc.) and the optimisation of manufacturing processes.
* Six Sigma Black Belt is desirable.
* Be proficient in root cause analysis.
* Have knowledge of tool, jig and fixture design and manufacture, which is essential.
* Experience in press tools and injection moulding is desirable.
* Possess knowledge of carbon lay-up, which is desirable.
* Have experience in the development of Digital Mock Up / Design for Manufacture best practices.
* Be able to develop and scheme both parts and tool designs.
* Be competent in maintaining a flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements at short notice.
* Have use of MS Office suite, VisMockup, Catia V5.
* Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times.
* Maintain the ability and maturity to give and receive feedback constructively and negotiate with colleagues harmoniously.
Experience
* Master’s level of understanding in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering discipline.
* Substantial experience in the automotive sector, preferably within the area of interiors.
* Have solid experience in the continual use of Catia V5 as a manufacturing tool in a similar role.
Additional Information
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, 8am until 4:30pm
Overtime
Please note, overtime is available (dependent upon successfully completing probation and the requirements of the business).
Salary
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Parking
Free onsite parking.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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