JOB: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Somerset
TERM: Permanent
SALARY: £37,000-£45,000 dependent on experience
My client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the South Somerset area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities, making improvements to productivity, cost, quality, and health & safety.
The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
1. HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field
2. Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within product development in a similar environment
3. Ability to read engineering drawings
4. Experience of using 2D/3D CAD, ideally
5. Proactive hands on problem solver
6. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
7. Able to work well individually as well as part of a team
8. Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve:
1. Working on both existing and new R&D projects
2. Creating and maintaining controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs, and work instructions
3. Working closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines, and solutions to improve production rates, quality, and output
4. Coming up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary
5. Assembling and wiring electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs, and wiring/schematic drawings
6. Participating in NPI reviews to ensure only the most production efficient designs are released into production
7. Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements
8. Identifying & presenting ideas for improving production processes, improving profitability, quality, throughput, or H&S
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
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