Our client, an innovative company specialising in electric propulsion, requires a talented Manufacturing Engineer for an urgent project. This is a contract role outside IR35. Responsibilities: • Evaluating manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, testing, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators • Supporting manufacturing demand by relieving bottlenecks and problem-solving production constraints; attending breakdowns and reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams • Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors • Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout • Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes • Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements • Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends Requirements: • A degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent * Previous proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within an automotive or aerospace Tier 1 • Knowledge of continuous improvement methods and lean techniques • Familiar with process techniques and documentation such as FMEAs, process flows, work instructions, control plans etc. • Hands-on experience with bespoke equipment, tooling, and automation • Good understanding of design for assembly and manufacturing constraints for high-volume manufacture • Confident with both internal and external customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues
Manufacturing Engineer in Oxford employer: Prospec Associates
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of motorsport innovation, where your skills as a Composite Laminator will contribute to high-performance projects in a fast-paced environment. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values precision and quality, offering opportunities for professional growth and development within the exciting world of F1. Located in a hub of automotive excellence, we provide a unique chance to work on cutting-edge technologies while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere.
