Manufacturing Engineer

JOB – Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION – Torquay

TERM- Permanent

SALARY – £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer on a permanent basis in the Plymouth area with experience in the mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronics or similar assembly Manufacturing Industry. Your main responsibilities will be assisting with New Product / Process Introduction as well as continuous improvement projects across the business.

The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Qualified in a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing Degree with time served as an Engineer.
• Previous experience working as a Manufacturing, Process, Industrialisation, Production or similar Engineer role.
• Understanding of assembly, electronics or electromechanical manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to NPI or tooling / jigs and fixtures.
• Have the ability to communicate with other members of staff and management.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to work independently as well as team
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma would be advantageous.

The Manufacturing Engineer role will involve:

• Oversee and lead process improvement and continuous improvement projects within manufacturing.
• Liaise with other departments in NPI responsibilities such as tooling and fixtures as well as SOP writing.
• Offer assistance in day-to-day manufacturing issues that pop up.
• Carrying out new process implementations.
• Helping to advise on factory layouts and new product introductions.
• If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.