Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

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

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work closely with the Machine Shop Operatives and to have a good understanding of CNC Machine Tools, Manual Machine Tools, all aspects of Grinding and all associated Processes.
• A hands on approach is required for this role with a minimum of 5 years experience in a Machine Shop Environment.
• Provide technical support for our production teams to ensure product quality and operational efficiency are maintained.
• To be able to identify new machine tools for justification and be able to fully implement new assets and processes, training operatives as required.
• To work closely with engineering functions ensuring products are designed for manufacture/assembly 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
• Lead 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
• Lead continuous improvement activities utilising the latest lean techniques to drive process improvement and operational objectives 

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• 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, regardless of personal costs.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

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 holiday including Easter & Christmas
• 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

BUSINESS UNIT: TAYLOR HOBSON

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
• Website: www.taylor-hobson.com