At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the manufacturing team to innovate and improve production processes.
- Company: Join Wärtsilä Energy, a leader in renewable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of the transition to a sustainable future with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in engineering, experience with super alloys, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.
Position Description:
- As lead manufacturing engineer you will assist the department manager in the day to day running of the production engineering team.
- Responsible for creating, improving and maintaining manufacturing processes.
- Provide production support and problem solve manufacturing issues.
- Support Sub-Contract team with technical liaison.
- Prepared to be flexible with working hours to suit the business needs.
- Work to tight deadlines to achieve on time delivery targets.
- Possess strong problem-solving and good communication skills.
- Work with Design Engineering on new product DFM.
Responsibilities:
- Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture.
- Supervise and mentor the junior members of team.
- Work in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy.
- Ensure quality is maintained and processes are correctly implemented to company standards.
Experience:
- Experience of working in a busy production office environment.
- Previous experience of working with super alloys, castings and composites.
- Ideally Apprentice served with machinist experience background.
- Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerance requirements.
- Familiar with modern machining methods.
- Expertise in CAD. Solid Edge or similar system.
- Understanding of CNC code and offline programming experience an advantage.
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Identify suitable new equipment, create proposals, and oversee the commissioning and FAT.
- Computer Literate (Microsoft). SAP experience an advantage.
- Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
- Creation of BoM and routings.
- Understand Health & Safety environment/procedures.
Education:
- HNC/HND desired but relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience:
- 10 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
- CI experience (6 Sigma methodologies).
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer in Hampshire employer: Wärtsilä Corporation
Wärtsilä Energy is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer continuous improvement opportunities and mentorship within a collaborative environment, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to our mission of enabling sustainable societies. Located in a dynamic industry, our employees benefit from working with cutting-edge technologies and being part of a global network that values diversity and inclusion.
