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Manufacturing Engineer

Meriden Media
Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire ML5 3EG, Scotland

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Manufacturing Engineer position in Coatbridge offers a salary of up to £35k.
  • Candidates should possess previous experience in lean manufacturing principles and CAD or technical drawing software.
  • The role involves collaborating with design and production teams to create effective shop floor instructions and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Essential skills include a good understanding of design for manufacture, process optimization, and project management abilities.
  • Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Description:Manufacturing Engineer
Location:Coatbridge
Salary:Up to £35k
Reporting to:Engineering Manager

Responsibilities
  • Liaise with design and production to interpret customer / design needs into suitable shop floor instructions.
  • Encourage and suggest design for manufacture principles during product design.
  • Investigate production or design issues, develop solutions to improve quality or efficiency, develop action plans and follow up to conclusion.
  • Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate wastes and improve production efficiency / quality.
  • Lead and or support improvement projects.
  • Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team & prioritise work as agreed.
  • Liaise with 3rd party certification bodies i.e. Lloyds /DNV.
  • Liaise with customers & suppliers where necessary.

Essential Qualifications / Experience
  • Previous experience using lean manufacturing principles.
  • Previous experience using CAD / technical drawing software packages.
  • Preferred Quality Management System awareness to ISO9001, statutory, regulatory & legal requirements.
  • Fabrication methods & materials (welding and assembly) is desirable but not essential.

Essential Skills
  • Good understanding of design for manufacture principles
  • Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
  • Experience of process optimisation and efficiency improvements is beneficial.
  • Good computer skills, i.e. AutoCAD is ideal, Solidworks would be even better & Microsoft Office packages.
  • Ability to interpret technical & engineering drawings.
  • Ability to interact with others, encouraging then developing improvement ideas and suggestions to fruition.
  • Good technical aptitude & ability.
  • Planning & project management skills.
  • An analytical & logical approach to problem solving, with an eye for detail.
  • Effective communicator, both written & verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational & administrative skills.
  • Accountability & execution.
  • Customer focus & good business sense.
  • Factual approach to decision making.
  • Able to work on own initiative & as part of a team.
  • An ability to work under pressure.

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