Our client is a well-established engineering company that is renowned for manufacturing advanced equipment used within the defence sector. Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to be responsible for coordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release.

The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be liaising with the company’s Engineering and Project Teams, Production and supply chain ensuring the successful transition for new and existing product designs thus ensuring that projects are achieved on time, to quality and budget.
Operate in a Line Support role for existing product lines, thus ensuring that programs are achieved on time, to quality and budget.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the standards, methods and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (Jigs / Fixtures / Tooling) and processes.
Develop and deliver production plans, build documentation and route cards for a variety of engineering projects from final design and into series production.
Contribute to the development of the Operations Department strategy.
Co-ordinate cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during day to day operation’s activity.
Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Support New Product Introduction, NPI and Design for Manufacture, DFM activities.
Responsible for production engineering tasks associated with ToT (Transfer of Technology) projects.
To undertake customer and supplier visits by car, when necessary. As such a full current driving licence is required.
Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.

The Candidate
Ideally degree educated in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates a good level of understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices and standards.
Ability to react swiftly to changes in production demands and implement effective and timely solutions.
Ability to plan, prioritise and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables.
Ability to read engineering.

The Package
Offering up to £40,000 plus a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, profit share scheme and 9 day working fortnight.