The role:
PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a high-tech manufacturing company based in Durham. This is a 12-month contract role.

Job Purpose:
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members, whilst broadening your professional network.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing / Fabrication / Paint / Assembly Projects.
• Assisting in developing department capital and expense budgets as well as maintaining the department capital forecast. - Administering the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.
• Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic / safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost- effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat treat, welding, painting and / or chemical processes and equipment.
• Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
• Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area.
• Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
• Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
- Excellent communication both written and verbal

Education and Experience:
• University technical master’s degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in the job field.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Lean manufacturing training and qualifications
• CE / PUWER Qualifications
• Safety / Ergonomic Qualifications
• Safety NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience, a positive attitude and commitment towards Safety
• Leadership Experience and Qualifications
• APQP / PPAP Experience and Qualifications

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Kellie on (phone number removed) or alternatively send an up to date CV to kellie.hackett@peglobal.net

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