Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer required for a long term contract in Stafford. The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the process improvement function, generally within the area of Assembly of welded and fabricated machinery, Machined Components, Castings or Cast Component Assembly.

Work assignments may be specialised in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating projects to define desired results and determine logical approaches.
• Evaluating factors such as cost, personnel yearly usage, equipment, space, etc. to determine requirements.
• Preparing feasibility studies for appropriateness and cost effectiveness and submitting recommendations accordingly.
• Contributing to effective management decisions in determining the most efficient processes, methods, machinery, tools, equipment, services and systems needed in the manufacture of product.
• Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing/Assembly/Machined Castings/Fabrication Projects.
• Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns (APQP/PPAP experience desirable).
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat treat, welding, painting and/or chemical processes and equipment.
• Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
• Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area.
• Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
• Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience within Manufacturing of Sheet Metal, Fabrication or Welded assemblies, High Value, Low Volume environment preferred.
• Strong Project management experience & able to demonstrate previous project where production has been significantly increased in volume.
• APQP/PPAP interpretation & recommendations.
• Demonstrable improvements on Processes & Process optimisation.

This position encompasses process improvement, Process Optimisation, tooling, plant engineering, supplier relationship building, releasing, machine shop, fabrication, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed. Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

This role is inside IR35, and has a pay rate of £30 - £32 /hr FCSA Umbrella depending upon experience and qualifications.