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Executive Network Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 10 days
Telford, Shropshire TF4 2BN, England
£48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- A global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a role based in the West Midlands, offering a competitive salary plus benefits.
- The ideal candidate should have a strong background in high volume or large batch mechanical manufacturing and lead significant capital equipment (CAPEX) projects.
- Required qualifications include a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field, along with proven project management and supplier liaison experience.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The position offers opportunities for professional development and career growth within a multinational manufacturing group, with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 and a preference for candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Manufacturing Engineer
Location West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Cannock areas)
Salary: (phone number removed) + benefits
Our client is a specialist manufacturer, supplying complex metallic products and assemblies for the automotive industry and this year promises to several key product launches, continued investment in the production facility and subsequent increase in volumes with further growth planned.
Job Description:
o Specification of production facilities and capital equipment and make recommendations for the selection of vendors equipment
o Implement improvements in manufacturing processes to optimise process performance and capability
o Lead CAPEX specification and facilitate project timing, approval process and budget
o Lead machine PFMEA process for major capital equipment
o Review and improve SOP/ process instructions, process flow, standard operations and capability
o Support New Product Development (NPI) initiatives and DFM/DFA
o Optimise process flow and minimise waste through use of VSM and lean manufacturing methods
Experience:
You will already be a competent Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer or Engineering Manager with previous experience within high volume or large batch mechanical manufacturing background
o Time served or Graduate Mechanical in Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical subject
o Proven experience leading significant capital equipment (CAPEX) projects including specification, cost justification and vender management through to project buy off and successful NPI launch.
o Lead PFMEA process.
o Project management and supplier/ vendor liaison
o Experience of production processes and equipment utilised in plastic moulding, stamping, cold rolling, casting, forging, CNC machining or large automated / robotic assembly.
o Good communication skills for effective liaison and teamwork.
o Hands on approach with proven problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail.
o Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on several tasks or projects concurrently.
o Willing to travel to meet suppliers are required
Opportunity:
Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group and the facility is a global leader in their field and has considerable planned investment in new plant and machinery. The role will be a key part of of their engineering team and therefore salary and benefits on offer will be very competitive and will include excellent pension contribution, life insurance, death in service, onsite parking. In addition as a top level employer training, professional development and career opportunities exist for ambitious individuals which could take you around the world.
Please apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential conversation (url removed)
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