Manufacturing Engineer

at  BDR Thermea Group BV

Why work for Baxi?
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.
Main purpose of the Role
The main purpose of the role is to define the method and process 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.
The successful candidate will be 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 using World Class Manufacturing methodologies and embedding these within the Value Stream.

Additional Duties, Responsibilities & Measurements:

• 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
• Undertake continuous training and development

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:

Essential

• Relevant engineering degree, HND, BTec / Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualification
• Prior experience as a Manufacturing Engineering within a Press/Machine Tool environment
• 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 (SQCDP)
• 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
• Turret Press Nesting software knowledge
• World Class Manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of SAP or (M3) systems

We offer up to five working weeks holidays in addition to the standard UK bank holidays, and we also offer the option to buy extra holidays
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.
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!
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 activities
• Undertake continuous training and developmen