Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Bristol £35,(Apply online only) – £45,(Apply online only) Our client is looking for an ambitious manufacturing engineer to join their manufacturing engineering team to support the design and implementation of next-generation manufacturing processes. You\’ll be at the heart of the production facility in Bristol. The role involves working on cutting-edge machines and leading the development and optimisation of post-processing. You will be responsible for day-to-day shop floor assistance, making improvements to achieve our capacity plan, managing smaller-scale projects, and working with seniors on larger projects. The role also includes problem-solving, collaboration with other functions, and mentoring more junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues through effective corrective actions, using data analysis to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. Design and optimise workstation layouts, identify and implement process and capacity improvements, and scope, source, and deliver new manufacturing equipment. Use CAD/CAM to design and manufacture fixtures or tooling, and run trials with new tools, machines, and processes to validate performance. Work with suppliers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets. Provide feedback to improve product design for manufacturability. Manage small-scale roadmap projects, including planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Document processes, trials, and improvements to ensure repeatability. Essential Requirements: Relevant engineering degree with 3+ years of experience or relevant formal qualifications (e.g., NVQ level 5) with 5+ years of experience. Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities, define them as viable projects, execute them efficiently, and implement stable solutions. Capable of accurately diagnosing process issues, determining root causes, and applying effective corrective actions to ensure problems do not reoccur. Ability to quickly understand technical issues, communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and produce clear, well-structured documentation. Track record of leading small to medium impact projects. Proficient in using a CAD package. Ability to understand Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning. Good understanding of manufacturing capability by process. Great digital skills, including high computer literacy and familiarity with Office 365 and databases. Beneficial Requirements: Competent in manufacturing in at least one of our core processes: 3D metal printing, turning, milling, grinding, honing or assembly and test. Experience or qualification in Lean or Six Sigma. Previous success in developing robust manufacturing processes for volume production. Understanding of all elements in setting up a new process, including requirements, specification, concept design, detailed design, FAT and SAT requirements, procurement, trials, installation, and integration into the production line. CNC programming experience, creating programs to machine difficult materials and achieve single digit micron tolerances. Working knowledge of in-process control and the steps required to take a process from low to medium production volumes. Competent understanding of inspection methods, the best equipment, and the relevant capability. Please apply for more details