Manufacturing Engineer

at  BDR Thermea Group BV

Manufacturing Engineer
About us:
Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We’re focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen.
Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio, committed and long standing customers across both commercial and residential markets and an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry. Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution?
About the Role:
The main purpose of the role is to define the method of manufacture for the value stream unit in order to meet internal and external customer requirements, ensuring the quality and delivery of all products within budgeted costs. Responsible for the development of the method of manufacturing and/or assembly of components into finished goods.
This is a core role as part of the Value Stream team, which is fundamental in providing engineering support to develop quality products on time and on cost, whilst driving continuous improvement through effective management and controls.
Deputise for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager when required.
On a daily basis you’ll be responsible for:
Results Focus:

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
• Ensure the appropriate focus is placed on behavioural safety
• Identify, manage and eradicate risks concerning HSE
• Develop safe systems of work, and provide appropriate PPE
• Ensure training of mandatory HSE topics has been undertaken by the team
• Introduce opportunities to minimise the environmental impact of the value stream unit

Quality

• Operate at all times in accordance with the Quality Management Systems
• Ensure processes and procedures are known, understood, monitored and controlled
• Develop methods of Manufacture to ensure products are consistent with the technical definition
• Manage preventive and corrective actions and verify their effectiveness
• Develop and implement an improvement plan in order to reduce the level of non-quality
• Support the introduction of APQP and PFMEA approaches

Cost

• Work within and adhere to budgets (engineering costs, indirect costs & consumables)
• Ensure the target productivity level is achieved and continuously improved
• Prepare product costings and quotations
• Generate and maintain work measurement systems for direct activities (Most)
• Manage projects in line with project budgets
• Develop inventory systems to control the levels of raw materials, purchased parts & WIP

Delivery

• Manage the industrialisation of new products in line with the NPD process
• Design new methods of manufacture / area layouts / material handling solutions
• Design new digital solutions to support manufacturing (Andon, systems, hardware)
• Adhere to the engineering change process for all product and process changes
• Create and validate standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality control points and methods of inspection
• Ensure that effective plant, equipment and tooling solutions are in place
• Ensure the reliability of assets, and that TPM processes are in place
• Provide line support to the unit to ensure OTIF at target levels
• Manage the engineering Master files (Routings, mBOMS, Work Instructions, tooling, data sheets, and drawings )
• Ensure that the performance of the process meets defined targets (quality, cost, delivery)
• Perform regular 5s Audits/ events to improve productivity and work place organisation

People

• Implement all Human Resources policies as defined
• Support the identification of future skills requirements

Improvement

• Lead projects in support of the continuous improvement plan for the value stream
• Participate in the Gemba process to identify opportunities for improvement
• Select, deploy improvement tools to deliver improved performance, e.g. Standard Work, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Seek employee ideas, involvement and participation in improvement activities
• Continuously challenge, identify, and act on opportunities for improvements
• Lead projects as required that are aligned to the strategic execution plan

Leadership Focus:

• Lead project meetings to ensure projects are delivered on time on budget
• Mentor, coach, develop Apprentice engineers in line with Company values
• Promote team working and a “One Team” ethos
• Partner with the Supply chain, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver robust plans
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact change and potential effects on supply
• Assure the application of regulatory provisions

Data and Reporting:

• Manage all projects robustly reporting on performance to milestones regularly
• Measure and analyse performance using the defined metrics and provide the required weekly/monthly reports
• Analyse the root cause of metrics not at target level and develop the necessary action/recovery plans
• Ensures the security and integrity of all master data

Additional duties would include, but is not limited to the following:

• Operate as part of the wider value stream team
• Represent the Site / Value stream with customers, suppliers or other external visitors
• Participate in compliance audits supporting the maintenance of external accreditations
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Manufacturing activities

About you
We want to make sure you’re set up for success in our mission. To be successful in your application you’ll need to.

Essential

• Relevant engineering degree, HND, BTec / Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualification
• Prior experience in a Manufacturing Engineering Role
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001
• Empowering & motivating teams to achieve results.
• Demonstrated delivery of KPIs (OTIF, FTG, accident prevention, cost, etc)
• Strong leadership & organizational skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience
• Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with basic understanding of financial accounting practices.

Desirable

• Green Belt or Black Belt in Lean Sigma
• CPIM or APICS Basics or working towards
• Working knowledge of SAP or (M3) systems

What we offer
Our package is made up of basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer 25 days holiday in addition to standard UK Bank holidays, income protection, a contributory pension, maternity, paternity sick pay schemes, staff discounts and more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We’re a prestige heritage manufacturer that provides heating solutions to customers all over the UK. We’re pioneers of the energy transition, driving forward looking heating solutions. We know having a diverse workforce that reflects our mission and our expansive customer base is not only good for you, it’s great for us!
We welcome each and everyone of the differences that make our people intrinsically unique and able to contribute to the growth and success of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
What’s it like to work at Baxi UK and Ireland?
Baxi is a heritage heating and hot water solutions provider with big ambitions to change the way we think about and use energy. We’re focussed on driving the conversations and spearheading the change that will enable us to make this happen. We have some of the best-known and trusted heating and hot water brands for residential and commercial customers including Baxi, Main, Megaflo, Remeha, Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Heatrae Sadia and Packaged Plant Solutions.
Our UK & Ireland business has led engineering breakthroughs and successfully adapted to be a leader in our industry for over 150 years.
Our established foothold in the heating manufacturing market with a well respected product portfolio, an amazing army of people puts us in a position to lead the way for change, and make a lasting mark on the industry.
Do you have a passion and appetite for evolution? Come and join us!

• Operate as part of the wider value stream team
• Represent the Site / Value stream with customers, suppliers or other external visitors
• Participate in compliance audits supporting the maintenance of external accreditations
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Manufacturing activitie