At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise manufacturing processes for innovative products in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing firm focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects with potential for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing or methods engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 42000 £ per year.
Location: Cramlington
Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per year
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fridays, 8am - 1pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Manufacturing Methods Engineer to join their ever-expanding team.
Responsibilities:
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products.
- Create manufacturing routings, work instructions and SOPs.
- Define cycle times and production methods.
- Design and validate tooling, fixtures and jigs.
- Support pilot builds and production readiness.
- Validate processes and transition products to production.
- Optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
- Reduce costs, cycle times and waste.
- Improve layouts, material flow and ergonomics.
- Identify automation opportunities.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Provide engineering support to production.
- Resolve production issues with sustainable corrective actions.
- Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
- Support engineering and process changes.
- Train operators on new processes and best practices.
- Define equipment requirements and specifications.
- Support supplier selection, FAT and SAT.
- Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning and validation.
- Work with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, routings, Bills of Process, standard times and visual aids.
- Ensure documentation complies with quality system requirements.
- Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement projects.
- Apply Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, Kanban, Poka-Yoke and Visual Management.
- Monitor performance and implement improvement opportunities.
- Support cost reduction and operational excellence.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, ethical behaviour and operational excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering or methods engineering role.
- Experience within an electromechanical, electrical or electronics manufacturing environment.
- Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and process industrialisation is highly desirable.
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies in a production environment.
- Experience analysing operational data and driving performance improvements.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is desirable.
- Knowledge of several of the following manufacturing processes is desirable:
- Mechanical assembly
- Electrical assembly and wiring
- Electronic assembly
- PCB assembly
- Manual and automated soldering
- Crimping
- Torque-controlled fastening
- Adhesive bonding
- Electromechanical integration
- Functional testing
- Electrical testing
- Mechanical inspection
- Final product testing
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Manufacturing Methods Engineer role, then please apply now!
Manufacturing Methods Engineer in Northumberland employer: Bridge Recruitment UK Limited
Join a well-established law firm in Gravesend, Kent, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional service in the Private Client sector. With competitive salaries and a commitment to employee growth, this firm offers a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and fosters professional development, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
Contact Details:
Bridge Recruitment UK Limited Recruitment Team
