MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

St Helens
Competitive Salary & Benefits including; Generous Pension, Life Assurance, Cashback
Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing? Do you enjoy taking ideas from concept to production?
We have a fantastic opportunity which would suit a Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer / Industrial Engineer / NPI Engineer to join a global technology company best known for designing high quality products used in military, law enforcement and rescue applications.
This is a brand new position on this site giving you the opportunity to make the role your own and create a real impact!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on approach and a deep understanding of production processes and industrial equipment
• Experience of DFMEA
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office. Any experience of with SAP, Minitab or similar - advantageous
• Ability to read technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM’s), and technical specifications
• Strong communicator and team player, capable of leading cross-functional projects
• UK Driving License and valid passport

• Drive the seamless transition of new products from prototype to full-scale manufacturing
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) both from a Design for Manufacture (DFM) perspective and operational performance
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure products are built with manufacturability in mind
• Oversee installation, commissioning and set up of new machines
• Creation and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Responsible for routing, work centres, cycle times and production configuration in SAP
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures and tooling to boost efficiency and quality
• Support the business improvement plans with lean techniques e.g., PFMEA, DFMEA
• Analyse costs and deliver solutions that improve both performance and profitability
• Optimise processes through Lean, Six Sigma and other proven tools
• Travel occasionally to support our UK & US operations