Position: CNC Machine Shop Manufacturing EngineerSalary: £43,000 to £45,000 a yearLocation: Halesowen, DudleyJob Role:To oversee the design and implementation of the machine shop’s production processes. Tobe responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and quality of the productionprocesses to produce a better product, at a lower cost and improve the profitability of thecompany whilst maintaining / improving safety.Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing production plan & minimising set up time on next jobs to be processed
Route card instructions / drawings are legible & understood.
Clamps, blocks, fixtures, angle plates, steadies are by the machine
Tools, cutting tips, drills, taps etc. (full set available for operator)
Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, set up times, cycle times,
Map current process (workflow & work study on production runners.)
Analyse / evaluate actual process / times against standards
Establishing an effective work sequence / workflow strategy
Implement best practice to improve efficiency (change standard)
Set up structured program vaults on CNC machines
Evaluating quality control processes and making recommendations for improvements
Ensuring that the company’s manufacturing processes comply with relevant
policies/procedures and Customer requirements /regulations
Audit / verify to ensure employees are following route card instructions & procedures while operating the equipment
Reviewing and calculating the costs of the different tools and equipment in the production process and predicting the overheads in future production requirements

Assist in minimising downtime of the equipment by: -

Coordinating maintenance and repair services around production schedules / production windows.
Ensuring Operator TPM checks / actions are done
If trained, cover employee absence
Remain up to date on the most recent developments & advancements in machining processes & technology.
Assist in defining essential safety protocols & identify, document & report unsafe situations /routines.

Experience/Skills Required:

Minimum of 3 years working on a CNC machining centre
The ability to work well under pressure
Good leadership and communication skill and the ability to work with diverse teams
Excellent information technology skills in specific software packages, including computer-aided modelling and CNC language programming
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
Lifting & slinging experience. – components can range up to 10 metres in length & weights up to 50 ton.

Qualifications:Apprenticeship in manufacturing or engineering disciplinePreferred but not essential: -HNC in manufacturing or engineering disciplineUniversity degree in systems engineering, mechanicalengineering, manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering.Please click APPLY now for this great opportunity as a CNC Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer!

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