Manufacturing Engineer

Who you are

• Proven demonstrable experience in process/industrial/continuous improvement engineering
• Technical knowledge and experience of LEAN principles and other manufacturing theories
• Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC or other techniques
• Exceptional self-motivation and a pro-active confidence needed to identify and prioritise work
• Project management skills and the ability to balance short-term firefighting with long term improvement projects
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles
• Good communication skills and the ability to produce clear, precise instructions
• Ability to work in a team or alone and unsupervised as needed
• A hands-on practical approach, ability to work with tools and machinery if required
• Knowledge of Health and Safety law and best practice
• Good stakeholder management
• The successful candidate must be able to establish and build relationships with others by listening to what they have to say and then act
• The ideal candidate will have the focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results
• The successful individual will be persistent and can see a job through to conclusion. They will be systematic, methodical, organised, factual, shrewd, hardworking. They will work within clearly defined parameters and drive to achieve results
• A degree in Engineering or a related field is desirable. The ability to demonstrate a solid engineering background in a relevant environment is essential, with at least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing

What the job involves

• Responsible to: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Tasked with investigating, developing, and implementing solutions to issues throughout the factory, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible in leading projects that contribute towards improving manufacturing efficiencies safely by utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. While this role will be responsible for the entire factory floor, it will focus on manufacturing processes
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve manufacturing efficiency, capacity, and product quality
• Keep stakeholders updated on project progress
• Offer technical support to production and shop floor teams
• Improve Right First Time KPI and work towards a zero-defect culture
• Define and improve process capabilities
• Work closely with operations department to implement lean manufacturing techniques to find ways to eliminate wastes throughout the production system
• Improve efficiency through analysis and planning of workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and logistics flow
• Devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to assemble the product
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships and establish strong feedback loops between production, quality, NPI, design and customer service teams
• Assist with the planning, purchase and implementation of new equipment and technologies
• Consider new and innovative ideas to drive enhanced operational activities across the enterprise
• The person fulfilling this role will be expected to develop their own competences, deliver results within agreed timescales, and ensure all work is done to the highest standards. They must be consistent in the manner they tackle all tasks which are given to them and be able to create practical procedures which ensure that all projects are completed accurately
• They must give support and practical advice in areas where experience and knowledge are needed
• They must assert their authority when necessary to ensure agreed deadlines are achieved. They will draw conclusions by probing and contemplate the consequences of any action that is likely to be taken by proving the reliability of the information available