Our client, a market leading manufacturer near Leeds, seek to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer who will work closely with the manufacturing teams as they product a range of bespoke products. This role will lead and support a range of new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing improvement projects, for both assembly and machining operations. As Manufacturing Engineer you will play a pivotal role in continuous improvement activities which will include in-housing certain processes, some automation and design of jigs, fixates and tooling (3D CAD skills needed).

Manufacturing Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Production Engineer, NPI Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Machining, Assembly

 - Address root causes of inefficiencies. Work with quality department and understand 4D/8D/Root Cause Analysis. Implement CAPA
 - Work with test department to maintain test equipment
 - Increase OEE and reduce machine downtime. Work with maintenance and advise on TPM/PPM
 - Make improvements to processes and production techniques. Work with production to increase manufacturing efficiency
 - Design of jigs, fixtures and tooling  


Manufacturing Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Production Engineer, NPI Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Machining, Assembly

 - Basic experience of production engineering: layout, continuous flow, SMED, CAPEX, planning, capacity modelling/simulation, costing
 - Some lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge
 - HND/Degree qualified in Production or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
 - Knowledge of low volume bespoke manufacturing
- Experience using a 3D CAD system

Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Lean, NPD, Design, R&D, Manufacturing Engineer, CAD

If this role could appeal please do apply now!