Manufacturing Methods Engineer Location: Cramlington Salary: GBP37,000 - GBP42,000 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 of the Manufacturing Methods Engineer: · 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 behavior and operational excellence. Requirements of the Manufacturing Methods Engineer: · 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: o Mechanical assembly o Electrical assembly and wiring o Electronic assembly o PCB assembly o Manual and automated soldering o Crimping o Torque-controlled fastening o Adhesive bonding o Electromechanical integration o Functional testing o Electrical testing o Mechanical inspection o 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 Cramlington employer: Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd
Bridge Recruitment UK Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Scarborough where innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, standard working hours, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team culture that values problem-solving and operational excellence.
