Manufacturing Engineer in Poole

Uniting what's next in traffic. At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

Our Commitment

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it. At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Do you want to make a difference with the work you do? Join us as a Manufacturing Engineer. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Yunex Traffic, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming innovative designs into high-quality products. Your expertise in mechanical product assembly will drive the seamless transition from concept to production, ensuring efficiency and excellence at every stage. You’ll spearhead the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques and tooling, revolutionizing processes to deliver cost-effective, reliable solutions. Working within a collaborative and dynamic team, you’ll champion quality, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to keep us at the forefront of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Define innovative manufacturing methods and guide design and production teams through successful implementation.
• Drive Structured Problem-Solving: Apply systematic approaches to resolve production-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Optimise Costs and Processes: Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and introduce innovative processes, techniques, and tooling.
• Develop Workforce Capability: Deliver training and guidance to operators on production processes and best practices.
• Act as Manufacturing Liaison: Serve as the primary interface between manufacturing and other business functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Build Strong Relationships: Foster positive and productive relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Champion Health & Safety: Take an active role in identifying and implementing health and safety improvements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis: Drive investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Introduce Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: Utilize engineering tools and methodologies to identify and implement new technologies.
• Plan and Optimise Workflow: Analyze and design layouts, space requirements, and equipment placement to maximise efficiency and flow.
• Coordinate Equipment Maintenance: Ensure timely preventative maintenance and repairs to maintain production uptime.
• Advise on Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Provide input to design authorities to enhance manufacturability, reduce complexity and cost.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC / Degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), with Electronics being desirable.
• Awareness of modern manufacturing practices and processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong teamwork skills, effective communication, and high team morale.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in manufacturing for system assembly (desirable).
• Proven experience in a similar discrete electronics assembly environment.
• 3D CAD software experience (Solidworks or Solidedge desirable).

We Offer

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.
• Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.
• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
• Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.
• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.

How do I apply?

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About Us

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.