Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes.

We are looking for an experienced engineer to oversee our rapidly growing development of press work; therefore, knowledge of both pre-preg carbon fibre capabilities and press tooling would be advantageous.

If you have an automotive passion and desire to deliver ultra-premium design engineering solutions used on some of the world’s most exclusive halo vehicle programmes, then this is the job for you!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and maintain robust jigs, fixtures, manufacturing and assembly tooling with an eye for detail and repeatability.
• Design fixtures/tooling for the assembly and manufacturing of components.
• Support the planning, installation, commissioning, try-out and development for production of new tools and equipment.
• Develop and optimise new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products.
• Provide technical launch support for car build (prototype and production) at the customer site.
• Liaise with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing and Customer teams.
• Represent the department in engineering design reviews and during test and development activities if required.
• Provide support to the team, offering technical guidance and advice when needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience of Automotive product/tooling development and design.
• Experienced in Design of Experiments (Taguchi methodology, etc.) and the optimisation of manufacturing processes.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, desirable.
• Proficient in root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of tool, jig and fixture design and manufacture is essential.
• Experience in press tools and injection moulding desirable.
• Knowledge of carbon lay-up, desirable.
• Experience in the development of Digital Mock Up / Design for Manufacture best practice.
• Able to develop and scheme both parts and tool designs.
• Competent in maintaining a flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements at short notice.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, VisMockup, Catia V5.
• Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Ability and maturity to give and receive feedback constructively and negotiate with colleagues harmoniously.

Experience

• Master’s level of understanding in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering discipline.
• Substantial experience in the automotive sector, preferably within the area of interiors.
• Solid experience in the continual use of Catia V5 as a manufacturing tool in a similar role.

Additional Information

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am until 4:30pm.

Overtime: Is occasionally available (dependent upon successfully completing probation and the requirements of the business).

Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Other: Free on-site parking.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, TECNIQ is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TECNIQ.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback or respond to every applicant.

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