Job Description:

Are you looking to join a pioneering force in cutting-edge technology? Look no further. At this company, innovation is at the core of everything they do. With a rich history of pushing the boundaries within their industry, they pride themselves on being leaders in their field.

Their team is comprised of passionate individuals who thrive on creativity and collaboration, working together to solve complex challenges and drive progress forward.

As a global leader, they specialise in providing state-of-the-art solutions that empower industries and transform the way the world operates. Their technologies are at the forefront of shaping the future. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to pushing the limits of what is possible, they are seeking talented individuals to join them on this exciting journey.

Job Role for the Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams to meet delivery targets, improve productivity and support the continuous development of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time technical support to resolve production issues, including equipment failures, quality concerns and process inefficiencies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.
• Support manufacturing processes, validation activities and product performance verification to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to investigate and resolve manufacturing issues, testing discrepancies and failure modes.
• Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities for new and existing products.
• Manage manufacturing activities during the transition from development through to full-scale production.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and job routings.
• Lead process simulation, analysis and optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify trends, measure performance and drive improvements.

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer Will Have the Following Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing, production, engineering or technical environment.
• Experience with manufacturing process simulation, production systems.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects and delivering process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment and quality management systems.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards accreditation, would be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment, supporting production processes and continuous improvement activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Benefits

This company offers a fantastic benefits package including:

• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance for employees (additional family members can be added at the employee's cost)
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply' or contact Orion Reading today for more information.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view our other available vacancies, please visit our website.

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