About the Company:
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Our client is an engineering solution provider operating at the highest level of automotive and motorsport. They specialise in prototype and one-off builds.
About the Role:
* Reports to the Build Manager
* Has 2nd in command status for the Build Team
* This role's responsibilities are initially focused on Manufacturing Engineering, and are likely to later develop into a more traditional Chief Race Mechanic role.
Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities:
* Continuous development and implementation of build processes, assembly routing, and best working practices.
* Driving process adherence in collaboration with quality and engineering departments.
* Tracking, data gathering, and reporting build progress.
* Highlighting potential critical paths within supporting functions such as Supplier Quality and part delivery cadence.
* MRP, WO system management, and exercising a high standard of diligent record keeping.
* Build issue NCR creation, tracking, and closure.
* Expedition of component requirements in line with production plans.
* Implementation of and adherence to H&S throughout all build departments and areas.
Opportunities for Career Development:
Our client is a small but growing business; For someone with the right “can do” attitude, technical skill, and initiative, there may be future opportunities within the business.
Qualifications:
All applicants are required to have:
* Previous experience as a manufacturing engineer within Automotive, Motorsport, or niche engineering projects.
* Motorsport Mechanic experience at Senior/ Chief level
* Knowledge of MRP systems.
* Proven mechanical assembly experience gained from actively working as part of low volume engineering and prototyping projects.
* Proven and skilled use of interpreting technical drawings and build procedures.
* Understanding and experience within project planning.
* Understanding of quality functions and standards required for high performance, safety critical, and visually outstanding deliverables.
* Excellent communication skills, spoken and written, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines of a business.
* Confident use of MS-Office applications.
* Experience with championing Health and Safety protocols in the workplace.