I currently have a newly created opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join a progressive manufacturer in the South Nottingham region. The business has expanded in recent years and now provides its products to an assortment of industries. They pride themselves on quality of service and process improvement, hence the reason for this new appointment into the business. Salary band from £50k to £55k depending on the level of expertise. They offer a fabulous benefits package which includes an annual bonus, company pension, Life Insurance, ongoing training and development, onsite canteen, and an onsite gym.

The opportunity would suit a degree-qualified engineer in the Mechanical or Manufacturing field, who has a passion for process improvement, and product development.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer position:

• Assist in developing and improving the processes, documentation, and systems needed to manage the supplier quality program.
• Work with engineering as appropriate to improve product sourcing, performance, and quality.
• Interface with suppliers, and engineering during new product development to address component manufacturability and quality concerns.
• Create value stream maps of supplier and production facility processes to identify waste in the supply chain and act to eliminate it.
• Support the evaluation of and develop new suppliers for approval and partnerships.
• Assist supply chain with supplier screening, capability, and sourcing activities.
• Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues, addressing factors such as material suitability, specifications, verification methods, and variability.
• Provides technical support to Procurement, R & D, and various stakeholders in project execution.

Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer Position

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or appropriate technical field (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing preferred)
• Manufacturing Engineering background with some working knowledge of inspection processes (Injection moulding, Extrusion, Compression, Moulding, Compounding, Machining, Plating, Welding etc.)
• ERP Systems experience preferred but not essential
• Some exposure to global sourcing would be beneficial, knowledge of working alongside suppliers.

In return, they offer an attractive salary and benefits package:

• Salary circa to £50k to £55k
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Life Insurance
• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Gym on site
• Quiet Room
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for further progression

If you are interested in the position of Manufacturing Engineer, simply click on the link to apply