Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer
Contract:
18 months Inside IR35
Location:
Desford
About the Client:
It is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Client's Foundation, and stay involved in the communities we help build.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for providing specialist technical expertise within the Manufacturing Engineering function. You provide project leadership, with a focus on developing new manufacturing technology and systems. The work may be focused in nature but may be broad-based with coordination between teams to complete a larger project. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of this role, including managing workload within the team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
2. Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety, quality concerns, and efficiency improvements.
3. Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
4. Designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application.
5. Coordinating the purchase and application of tools, controls, and related equipment and ensuring the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
6. Assisting in the development of department capital and expense budgets.
7. Maintaining the department capital forecast.
8. Adhering to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
9. Coaching & Mentoring of early learners within the department (Apprentices, Graduates, Technicians).
Candidate Requirements:
Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
1. Technical or university degree in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or design engineering.
2. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, technology development, and facility planning.
3. Demonstrated project management skills or contribution to delivery of complex projects both through technology or scale.
4. Experience in development of manufacturing standards and procedures, and collaborating with other teams to agree on joint standards.
5. Problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to bring problems to a successful resolution.
6. Communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
1. Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT, and implementing Assembly Automation.
2. Manufacturing systems experience including use of Siemens Teamcenter and/or SAP solutions.
3. Experience with budget management and/or capital project delivery.
4. Previous experience in development of PFMEAs and control plans.
5. 3D modelling knowledge using Creo or similar.
6. Cross-functional experience.
7. 6 Sigma Green belt certification or project management qualification.
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