Manufacturing Engineer

Bolton Permanent
  • Salary up to £45,000
  • 4 day week opportunity or Hybrid working

About Our Client

Michael Page Engineering and Manufacturing is working with a bespoke and innovative company who manufacturer speciality vehicles in the North West.

Job Description

  • Involved with the design and building of assembly cells and workbench layouts.
  • Improving flow of supply chain components and products utilising best practice operations (kanban, pull - push, storage & delivery methods).
  • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows identifying weaknesses with existing methods and implementing change and improvements establishing an effective and efficient work sequence.
  • Create processes and procedures to assist the business in meeting budgetary goals as well as performance objectives combined with driving efficiency improvements.
  • Provide build documentation and training for production staff (SOPs and CWIs).
  • Involved with creation of line balancing and quality control plans.
  • Liaise with the Design Engineering team to report issues from production builds and assist in design and development of new products and product mock-ups alongside the Design team.
  • Using your experience to act as a "voice of manufacturing" to Design Engineers and ensure DFMA considerations are taken during NPI development.
  • A clear understanding of design for manufacture at both a component and final assembly level.
  • Updating of processes and documentation triggered by VCRs or production issues.
  • Assist in design / manufacture / purchase of assembly tooling / jigs / fixtures etc.
  • A broad knowledge of manual manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • An exponent and champion of continuous improvement and the tools employed in such practices and possess a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
  • Organise plant improvement and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time.Analyse shop floor efficiency, quality and generate quantifiable improvements using FMEA's

The Successful Applicant

  • Professional and proficient.
  • Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Working in diverse environments.
  • Strong planning and prioritising ability.
  • Communicating and presenting data effectively.
  • Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
  • Proficient IT and application skills.
  • Efficient & effective problem resolution skills.
  • Applying and ensuring health and safety practices are adhered to during implementation & change.
  • Managing projects through to fruition.
  • Collaborating in team activities.
  • Possess a Lean Qualification - desirable not essential.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate, as well as many over benefits including hybrid working or a 4 day week.

Contact
Dan Richardson
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6171000
Phone number
+44 113 243 7752

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bolton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dan Richardson
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7752
Job reference
JN-092023-6171000