Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Dundee, DND, GB
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Requisition ID: 59237
Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. Our employees are at the heart of our company, and we promise that you’ll work on innovative products, be mentored by collaborative managers, and have opportunities for meaningful growth.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the process optimisation of technical manufacturing operations, process change management, 5S, standard work instruction creation, auditing, and the capacity planning of value streams. The qualified candidate will have manufacturing process improvement experience and a thorough understanding of fundamental lean manufacturing principles. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer also provides guidance to Manufacturing Engineers and covers for the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering during their absence.
Main Responsibilities:
* Report key metrics for the department dashboard and undertake improvement initiatives.
* Guide Manufacturing Engineers in their areas of responsibility.
* Support factory projects and coordinate resources effectively.
* Develop and deploy manufacturing processes through professional Manufacturing Engineering techniques.
* Deploy new products within the Dundee Manufacturing Centre, ensuring design for manufacturing (DFM) issues are addressed.
* Contribute to a cross-functional team environment to improve time to market and maintain production capability.
* Work with the Operations team to make operational adjustments for productivity and efficiency growth.
* Plan and implement plant layouts and production equipment utilisation.
* Apply lean principles to optimise work/process flow and reduce product changeover times.
* Investigate and implement new technologies to digitalise and automate manufacturing.
* Document standard work, including work instructions and value stream mapping.
* Initiate and lead Kaizen events and manufacturing improvement projects.
* Author formal requests for capital expenditures.
* Positively influence personnel during process changes and manage change effectively.
* Act as Operations Lead on large-scale projects, representing production requirements.
* Be knowledgeable across all areas of manufacturing.
Essential Qualifications:
* Qualifications in an Engineering and/or manufacturing discipline.
* Experience in Project Management (ideally with a qualification).
* Show leadership qualities with effective communication.
* Ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Experience in introducing new products in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Skills and Competencies (desirable):
* Interpretation of engineering drawings.
* Previous use of problem-solving tools, such as 5 Why and A3.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for creating spreadsheets and documents.
This position may be located in: EMEA: United Kingdom: Dundee.
Job Function: Manufacturing & Operations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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