Manufacturing Engineer - Welding & Fabrication / NPI
Apply locations: HY EMEA UK Craigavon
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 27, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R6704
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Welding & Fabrication / NPI
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description
Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - WELDING & FABRICATION / NPI at our facility located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland.
The successful Manufacturing Engineer will focus on welding and fabrication processes for New Product Introduction, responsible for the development and embedding of new products within the Craigavon facility for all things Welding and Fabrication related. Key accountabilities will include:
* Lead NPI Welding & Fabrication Engineering for all new projects affecting the Craigavon facility.
* Planning and Co-ordination of New Product / Review Gate projects from concept to successful implementation.
* Working closely with our Design Team to ensure truck concepts are DFM friendly, providing guidance on MFG capabilities and improvements such as Poke-Yoke, slotting & tabbing parts for self-locating and part commonisation.
* Working closely with our Corporate MFG team to ensure new tooling is ergonomic, safe, automation friendly with a right first-time ethos whilst being delivered on time to support project needs.
* Coordinate, lead and delegate NPI project tasks accordingly with cross-functional departments such as Product Design, Tool Team, Fabrication Team, Materials/Kanban, Quality, Innovation, and Procurement team.
* Support and help maintain capital projects including PAR and Capex creation.
* Take ownership and provide support to resolve issues identified at pre-production builds and work with the relevant departments to deliver ICAs and PCAs.
* Partake in virtual builds for new designs by drafting both graphical and text product sync concepts, reviewing 3D models for MFG concerns and advising accordingly.
* Follow HYMH guidelines with line designs and layout changes.
* Develop accurate, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing processes using HYPull (DFT) metrics and process ECNs to document material and time mappings.
* Research, develop, justify and work with external suppliers to deliver machinery & tools to support new processes.
* Implementation of Manufacturing Engineering requirements to meet global schedules for Major Projects.
* Leading specific NPI sub-tasks from initiation to conclusion including organising teams, planning, tracking, delegating and meeting milestones on time within cost targets.
* Supporting general Manufacturing NPI Engineering activities.
* Additional responsibilities as needed for business purposes and development opportunities.
* Occasional travel (mainly Europe, occasionally to USA) will be required.
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
* Educated to HND / Degree level in an Engineering related discipline with a minimum of 1 year's Engineering experience in a Manufacturing environment (Relevant experience gained through an industrial placement will be considered).
* Alternatively, we will consider candidates who hold an HNC level qualification in an Engineering related discipline with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment.
* Strong Leadership and communication skills.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages Excel and PowerPoint.
* Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D CAD.
Desirable:
* Experience in AutoCAD and Siemens NX.
* Experience/knowledge of robotic welding.
* Experience in manual welding within the manufacturing sector.
The Company reserves the right to enhance criteria in order to facilitate the shortlisting process.
What we offer:
* Competitive Annual Salary.
* Contributory Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance (3 x Annual Salary).
* 33 days Annual Leave (pro rata).
* Subsidised gym membership.
* Subsidised canteen.
* First-class Career Development Scheme.
* Continued Professional Development.
The closing date for applications is Monday 27th January 2025.
The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Type: Permanent
Time Type: Full time
Work Hours: 39
Travel Required: Occasional business travel required
Location: HY EMEA UK Craigavon
Address: 88 Charlestown Road
Zip Code: BT63 5PP
Field-Based: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names.
As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.
Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.
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