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Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey TW16 6, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent position located in Sunbury on Thames, working Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4:30pm and finishing at 1:30pm on Fridays.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and additional benefits such as 4x annual salary life assurance and a pension plan.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably within the aerospace industry.
  • Key responsibilities include improving process efficiencies, implementing Lean manufacturing methods, and managing new product introductions throughout the product life cycle.
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Lean implementation, experience with Standard Work processes, and strong problem-solving skills in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing EngineerPermanent PositionMonday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finishCompetitive Salary, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays4x annual salary life assurance, pensionSunbury on ThamesOur client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team.Manufacturing EngineerWorking across operations, supply chain and design engineering to provide manufacturing engineering expertise in supporting existing and new products, defining new and supporting existing processes. You will assist in the implementation of strategic Lean initiatives throughout the Company, leading some Continuous Improvement projects.Main Duties/Responsibilities
  • Work with manufacturing cell leaders, lean co-ordinator and design engineering to improve process efficiencies
  • Implement ‘Standard work’, generating & maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP’s, Routings, “Visual Factory” displays)
  • Creation & Maintenance of Routings in the MRP system
  • Implement lean manufacturing methods (e.g. 1-piece flow lines, visual factory) to reduce throughput times, rework/scrap and work in progress
  • Implement basic improvement tools, from 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management and Standardised Work balanced assembly lines where single (best) piece flow philosophies are employed
  • Implement any required layout changes, ensuring both the facilities and maintenance teams are fully involved
  • Support the Manufacturing Cells with their recording, and analysis of production data, and ensure the correct focus is placed on the main issues arising
  • Initiate and / or lead improvement projects and CAPEX to enable new process and product introductions.
  • Work with Engineering on product documentation modifications and parts obsolescence
  • Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for the production cells to enable customer schedule adherence (Fracas/concessions, change notes or MRB (material review board)
  • Lead and work in teams to develop process FMEA, in their construction and implementation.
  • Manage new product introductions and the manufacture of legacy products from release to production through the product life cycle.
  • Mentor for cell leaders for improved methods of manufacturing assembly and test.
Manufacturing Engineer Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications;
  • 5+ years experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment, ideally for the aerospace industry
  • Previous experience of NPI
  • Experience of implementing Standard Work processes
  • Proven record of successfully implementing Lean in an industrial environment (either as a co-ordinator or as a leader)
  • A proven track record of generating and maintaining process maps, PFMEA’s and control plans
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
  • Experience of using problem solving techniques (5 Why’s, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, 8D)
  • Significant technical & problem solving experience in an electro-mech. manufacturing environment.
  • Good time management with a significant track record of planning / managing complex long term projects.

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