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Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £44.05 P/HOUR

Location: Fareham

Position Summary

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of a combination of Manufacturing Technologies and Assembly processes, Engineering Sciences and Manufacturing management. Ability to lead Manufacturing Engineering projects and supervise team members as required. Possess knowledge in various manufacturing processes including but not limited to: Machining, Joining processes, Heat Treatment, Metrology, Jigs and Fixtures and Assembly processes. Also have knowledge of Metallurgy / Material science and be conversant with design for manufacture principles. Required to carry out a variety of Production / Manufacturing engineering assignments and tasks to deliver engineering information and/or solutions to an agreed schedule. Work closely with all associated functions to ensure final deliverables meet project, customer and business requirements.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policies ensuring this is at the forefront of all engineered solutions
Have strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Possess project management and team leadership skills and ability to supervise ME teams and subcontract staff where required
Introduce new systems, processes, methods and facilities to ensure the cost-effective integration of new products
Ability to engineer and introduce new products to manufacture and investigate production and process issues providing technical support and training
Conceptually design fixtures and tooling where required for both assembly and detail manufacture
Generate documentation such as routings and process instructions using standard work methods whilst adhering to all relevant quality and design specifications
Justify and manage the installation of new plant and equipment
Identify applications/projects for SPC and manage their implementation including ongoing data analysis
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout
Lead continuous improvement, problem solving and process improvement activities. Analyse and plan workflow, space requirements and equipment layout where appropriate
Lead Industrialisation projects to customer requirements performing activities such as DFMEA, PFMEA and tools such as VSM. Also support internal and customer PPAP requirements
Keep abreast of current manufacturing technologies and future technology developments
Support / give guidance to our overseas manufacturing sites in Vietnam (MVN) & China (MXM)

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level

HNC in a Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering discipline - Required

Bachelor's Degree in a Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering discipline - Desired

Field of Study/Area of Experience

5+ years of experience and knowledge of a combination of manufacturing technologies, engineering sciences and manufacturing management.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

Understanding of Health and Safety practices
Understanding of a wide spectrum of manufacturing processes
Understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Ability to plan and prioritizing activities
Team working skills
Analytical skills
Strong risk management mindset, proactive in identifying and dealing with potential business risks
Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
Understanding of MRP/ERP systems