Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

Our future depends on making what we do more accurate and mastering how we can do it faster! If you are up for the challenge, then we want you!

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for supporting continuous Improvement and best practice within our Machine Shop, NPI process and Supply Chain. The role will involve working with all stakeholders both internal and external to maximize efficiency ensuring a cost down and high-quality approach. 

• To work closely with Research & Development on “Design for Manufacture” to ensure that new products are implemented to best practise using the features on our core machine tools and to drive best practice during production implementation. Introduce standard operating procedures for all aspect of production and ensure process capability whist driving quality throughout

• Supporting in making “Make or Buy” decisions on new components

• Work on projects using Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve new and existing products, reducing costs, improving the process and quality to agreed time scales and within budget

• Provide technical support for our production teams to ensure product quality and operational efficiency are maintained

• Support continuous improvement activities utilising the latest lean techniques to drive process improvement and operational objectives, analyse and eliminate root cause of manufacturing issues to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and improve quality

• Implement ‘Standard work’, generating & maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP’s, Routings,)

• Investigate new technology for present and future business needs. Identify and implement best practise machine tools and tools to make significant step changes to manufacturing efficiency. Justify capital expenditure as required

Essential:

• Minimum degree qualification, ideally educated to BSc or MSc or equivalent in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

• Experience of:

  • Working closely with Manufacturing cells and Research & Design

  • Using problem solving techniques

  • Delivering quality based solutions for customers

• Technical & problem-solving experience in an electro-mech and manufacturing environment

• Good time management with a track record of planning / managing projects

• Significant IT skills, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel at Intermediate level

• Team player, able to work in a concurrent engineering team

• Self-motivated and takes ownership with a proactive approach with the ability to work independently, maintain team communication

• Handles pressure well, with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn and develop

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Navision ERP/MRP system

• Prototyping experience

• CNC Machine tool operation and programming skills

• Metrology Experience

• SolidWorks CAD/CAM experience

• SolidWorks Manage experience

 Required personal attributes:

• Efficiency – Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort

• Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically.  Earns trust and maintains confidence.  Does what is right.  Speaks plainly and truthfully

• Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements

• Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project

• Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions.  Copes effectively with complexity and change

• Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work.  Has a can-do attitude

• Worth Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done.  Has a track record of working hard

• High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best

• Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints

• Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative

• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.

Benefits: 

When you join Taylor Hobson, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We offer you the following:

• Competitive salary and 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation - IMechE, MIET, CPhy

• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment

• 1pm Friday finish - Fun, relaxed, supportive working environment

• Perkbox – Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program

• Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events

• Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre