MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Location: Sturminster Newton
Employment Type: Full-time hours to be confirmed
Salary: £30000 - £40000 Per annum

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction and visualization.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Senior Management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with SQL and JavaScript would also be beneficial.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Innovation Specialist will play a key role in supporting the Production Director and Senior Management with various projects aimed at improving production efficiency, processes, and systems. This position requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and a keen interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and development of low code software systems. The role will be instrumental in driving innovation and operational excellence within the production department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work closely with the Production Director to manage and execute production-related projects, such as:
· Implementing lean manufacturing methods to improve assembly line efficiency.
· Optimizing workflow and resource allocation to enhance productivity.
· Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in production processes.
· Improving Communication and Data Extraction/Analysis Systems
· Developing low code software solutions to replace and improve upon existing spreadsheets.
· Analyse and improve manufacturing systems, ensuring they align with the company’s future vision.

· Extract and analyse data from databases, transforming it into meaningful insights for decision-making.

• Collaborate with Senior Management to develop and implement new ideas and strategies for production improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in manufacturing and production management.