Manufacturing Engineer in Brighton

This multi-function role, which is a combination of an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer with a Production Engineer, will involve planning and creating a systematic process for the manufacture of components based on customer requirements and standard times to ensure the most efficient method of manufacture.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Creation of new and modifying CNC programs using Fanuc / Mazak Program language.
• Preparing/updating new/existing manufacturing documentation programs/tooling/setup details required for product manufacture.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Creating and maintaining robust and lean manufacturing processes (CNC and manual) satisfying product and process quality, manufactured on time, ensuring customer satisfaction and heading to successful business results and performance.
• Daily/weekly support for manufacturing processes and supporting activity, program creation, resolution of issues and concerns. Supporting other manufacturing disciplines.
• Providing on-going support to Production Operators and processes to ensure economic manufacturing to the correct quality standard is achieved.
• Work with suppliers in all matters relating to the manufacturing process.
• Facilitate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities, analyse production processes and utilise problem solving methodology to identify areas for improvement.
• To constantly seek new ways to improve production efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Creating process specifications and material purchase specifications.
• Lead and own control of manufacture consumables including tooling, lubrication etc.
• Lead and own machine maintenance working with Operations and Planning keeping costs down and ensuring manufacture not affected.
• To aid when required in the production of Routings (processes) to cover all streams (Assembly, Machining and Test) according to project and customer requirements including quality plans.
• Discuss and create processes for rectification or additional work of assemblies and parts (including bought in finished) due to production changes as and when required.
• Maintain and update Routings, production Orders and any other shop floor documents as required.
• Implementing engineering changes to Routings as required.
• Plan additional work Routing cards as requested.
• Interpret Routing for Operators on shop floor and management.
• To work in accordance with the Departmental Interface Procedures in an efficient manner appropriate to the above statement.
• Provide on-going support and training to anyone in relation to manufacture.
• Be available for further training if required.
• Work in other areas when required.
• Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Ensure that health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with at least 3 years relevant experience preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• HNC/HND Mechanical/Production engineering and/or experienced Manufacture / Industrial engineer with extensive proven track record in a similar role that encompasses the above responsibilities.
• Have an understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques and detailed knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes in Milling and turning.
• Team Player with high level of energy and commitment required for leading and implementing change.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbally.
• Experience of SAP or other MRP system for producing Routings. Excel and Word would be beneficial.
• You must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance to apply for this role.

Physical Demands

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work).
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone).
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate.
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods).

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.).
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods.