Manufacturing Engineer : Industrial Systems

Manufacturing Engineer : Industrial Systems and Engineering : West Midlands

Permanent or Contract : Attractive : Only British and UK Candidates are Eligible

A Manufacturing Engineer is required to join an International Industrial Systems and Engineering company that Designs, Manufactures, Assembles, Tests and Commissions Industrial Systems. The successful Manufacturing Engineer will be reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer role can be varied and will provide manufacturing technical knowledge and instruction from the design stage all the way through to the completion of manufacture. The Manufacturing Engineer will also work with the design team for DFM to enable the company to make available new technologies and capabilities. The Manufacturing Engineer will be involved with Continuous Improvements to processes that will increase productivity, efficiency, quality and other gains such as waste elimination for the business.

The Manufacturing Engineer Will Be Involved With The Following:

• Instruct the most efficient method of manufacture of components and assemblies.
• Ensure safety and the correct quality requirements are met using the route card system.
• Generate manufacturing documentation in the form of inspection and test plans.
• Write technical customer documents such as production permits, concessions, and NCRs.
• Undertake a make/buy assessment based on cost, in-house capability, and resources.
• Generate route cards with accurate timings for manufacturing activities.
• Be involved during design to review drawings and plans.
• Ensure correct instructions for manufacture are given in the most productive way.
• Input, control, and update manufacturing data with production control and MRP systems.
• Identify waste and non-value adding activities seeking changes to eliminate or minimize.
• Support the tendering process and development of manufacturing strategies.
• Raise NCRs and contribute to closing out NCRs when activities and processes do not conform.
• Utilize methods such as 5 Whys, DMAIC, and root cause analysis for continuous improvements.
• Update and follow through manufacturing drawings, documentation, and quality updates.

The Manufacturing Engineer should have some of the following Qualifications, Skills, or Experience:

• Experience in working in a manufacturing role in a lean environment of graduate calibre.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes: must include at least two of: Machining, Mechanical assembly, Welding, and/or Electronic/Electrical assembly.
• Knowledge on a variety of different welding processes.
• Understanding of how each process affects materials and how to prevent distortion and weld defects.
• Knowledge of inspection processes and how designs affect accuracy, time scale, and results.
• Able to read/interpret engineering drawings providing detailed instructions for manufacture.
• Provide purchasing with clear instructions on what materials and parts to buy to manufacture a component or assembly to the correct quality requirements.
• Ability to communicate clear written and verbal instructions to all manner of people.
• Work in an organised manner to review designs and offer advice on manufacturability.
• Produce detailed manufacture instructions for planners, operators, inspectors, and quality.
• Understand and work to the right first-time culture and contribute to the whole process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, with the ability to learn and run in-house software systems.
• A person who focuses on the customer, safety, quality, and cost.
• A person who collaborates and shares knowledge, delivers results, and provides solutions.
• Someone who can build teams, adapt to change, and act with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work with people and develop them with a positive attitude.
• Security Clearance (SC) will be required due to the nature of the products involved; therefore, only British and UK candidates are eligible.

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