The role:
PE Global is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a high-tech manufacturing company based in Leicester. This is an 18-month contract role.

Description:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for providing specialist technical expertise within the Manufacturing Engineering function. You provide project leadership, with a focus on developing new manufacturing technology and systems. The work may be focused in nature but maybe broad based with coordination between teams to complete a larger project. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of this role, including managing workload within the team.

Responsibilities:
• Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, quality concerns and efficiency improvements
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
• Designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application
• Coordinating the purchase and application of tools, controls, and related equipment and ensuring the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
• Assisting in development of department capital and expense budgets. Maintaining the department capital forecast.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
• Coaching & Mentoring of early learners within the department. (Apprentices, Graduates, Technicians)

Education and Experience:
• Technical or university degree in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or design engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, technology development and facility planning.
• Demonstrated project management skills or contribution to delivery of complex projects both through technology or scale.
• Experience in development of manufacturing standards and procedures, and collaborating with other teams to agree joint standards.
• Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to bring problems to a successful resolution.
• Communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Top Candidates will also have:
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT and implementing Assembly Automation.
• Manufacturing systems experience including use of Siemens Teamcenter and/or SAP solutions
• Experience with budget management and/or capital project delivery
• Previous experience in development of PFMEAs and control plans
• 3D modelling knowledge using Creo or similar.
• Cross-functional experience
• 6 Sigma Green belt certification or project management qualification

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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