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Role : Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Swindon
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: (Monday - Thursday) and 8am to 3pm (Friday), 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to £50k, DOE
Hawk3 Talent Solutions is looking for a committed Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering firm located in Swindon.
Responsibilities:
- Bring production processes back in-house
- Improve processes using advanced tools or machining techniques
- Design jigs, fixtures, and gauges
- Manage master data including part numbers, bills of materials, and routing
- Update drawings and maintain vaults using Solidworks/PDM
- Identify and procure small capital equipment
- Analyse existing products for accurate costing
Production Engineering Support Tasks:
- Work togehther with operators and shop floor personnel to provide technical assistance
- Develop documentation and procedures for different manufacturing processes
- Create routing sheets and complete work studies
- Design fixtures and develop production layouts
- Specify and justify capital equipment
- Manage tooling specifications and trials
- Identify cost reductions through process enhancements
- Perform cost estimates and market research
- Identify new equipment opportunities and create justifications
- Conduct trials on new technologies
- Explore innovative manufacturing methods and technologies
Introduction of New Products:
- Source and evaluate suppliers to establish the supply chain
- Source necessary tools and equipment for new product manufacturing and assembly
- Design and order fixtures
- Determine product costings and selling prices
- Manage projects to ensure successful integration of new products into production
- Provide training and support to sales staff regarding new products
Skills Required:
- Knowledge and experience in a modern CNC workshop within a production engineering support role.
Familiarity with various engineering disciplines.
- Good understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.
HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) - desirable
A motivated and innovative self-starter.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Benefits :
- Competitive Salary
- Profit Share Bonus
- Pension, Salary Exchange
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
Closing date is the 22th of March 2025.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
