Leviton are a leader in network solutions, providing complete cabling and connectivity systems to customers all over the world. We are a family of organisations committed to promoting an open, honest, and trustworthy culture, where each employee is respectful of our customers, suppliers, and one another. Driven by the needs of our customers and by industry standards, we strive for continuous improvement in all we do as we elevate the quality of our products, services and system solutions.
We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering Team based at our site in Glenrothes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process including, standards, process operations, PDI industrialization, and process optimization. Driving improvements in terms of EHS, NPI, quality, cost and delivery.

EDUCATION

• Relevant engineering degree is preferred. HND is essential.
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• IOSH Working Safely

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment required.
• Operating in a fast-paced environment to challenging deadlines.
• Experience in Cable/ Fibre Optic Industry desirable

SKILLS

• Experience in Microsoft EXCEL, PowerPoint, Word and Project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with the ability to communicate with all areas of the business.
• Excellent presentation skills, as presentation of project proposals to both external and internal customers.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills coupled with good time management skills.
• Excellent Project Management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of working well under pressure.
• Self-motivated.
• Practical, analytical and logical in approach.
• Commercially aware.
• Solution Orientated and technically aware.
• Goal Driven.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Operations Department in the development and implementation of a world-class production facility to serve large global Customers with best-in-class performance.
• Assist with manufacturing process and ensure it is optimised for best productivity and efficiency and that all critical to quality aspects are identified and controlled.
• Develop a strategy for the manufacturing equipment within the facility, working with maintenance to ensure it is in optimum operating condition.
• Identify any upgrades and modifications required to increase productivity and improve quality, and to implement modification/upgrades.
• Support the justification and implementation of Capital Investment.
• Support Senior Manufacturing Engineers to optimise process systems for operational efficiency and cost savings, with a focus on controlling and reducing scrap costs.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs to keep abreast of new manufacturing technologies.
• Work within cross teams to carry out Six Sigma projects and implement robust solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Support the New Product Development program.
• Effectively manage non-conforming product to ensure containment and root cause analysis
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation is kept up to date.
• Work in a safe and secure manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires the job holder to possess excellent problem-solving skills, as well as analytical and creative thinking. The job holder must have the ability to operate on their own initiative but also contribute as a team member working with engineers from various disciplines.