Due to new product development and launch, an innovative manufacturer has a vacancy for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. Candidates are sought with previous experience working in a complex manufacturing environment and you will be responsible for the industrialisation and successful launch of the new product and the production subsequent improvement and development.
Commutable from: Torquay, Newton Abbott, Plymouth, Paignton, Exeter.
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 p.a. + benefits
Suitable for: Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer.
The Role
- You will be responsible for the specification, installation and successful launch of the new production assembly line.
- Develop production capability of current and new products.
- The optimisation of production processes in order to improve key manufacturing KPI’s.
- Support both Manufacturing and Engineering teams with data driven analysis that allows improvements to be made.
- Develop and manage productivity and automation across the product portfolio.
- Identify potential quality risks using PFMEA process and then implement processes to ensure risk is eliminated.
- To support operations team by producing Assembly Line documentation to support production sequence, work Instruction and tooling.
- Drive continuous improvement throughout the business.
- Identify and implement process innovation throughout all manufacturing operations.
The Person
- An experienced Manufacturing Engineer, with demonstrable experience in developing a production process and successful new product introduction.
- Previous experience in project managing equipment installations would be desirable.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritise under pressure and be self-motivating.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Ability to communicate technical knowledge to all levels within the organisation.
To apply for the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer, send a CV to Danielle Neve.