At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment.
- Company: Wärtsilä Energy, a global leader in renewable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Diverse workplace, career growth opportunities, and a chance to impact sustainability.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join us in shaping a 100% renewable energy future with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in engineering, experience with super alloys, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ 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.
In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.
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.
Essential 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
- Strong modern tooling knowledge.
- Familiar with modern machining methods
- Work holding /fixture design experience
- 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:
- Apprenticeship/machinist background
- 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
Wärtsilä is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the marine technology sector. Based in Havant, the company provides flexible hybrid working arrangements, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and collaboration. Employees benefit from opportunities to enhance their skills through training and development, while contributing to a meaningful mission of transforming the maritime industry towards a cleaner future.
