At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for innovative products.
- Company: Join a well-established company with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving productivity and efficiency in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing methods and strong problem-solving skills.
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.
Manufacturing Methods Engineer in Northumberland 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Manufacturing Methods Engineer in Northumberland
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Manufacturing Process Development
Work Instructions Creation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Cycle Time Definition
Tooling Design and Validation
