Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will work across operations, supply chain and design engineering to provide manufacturing engineering expertise in supporting existing and new products, defining new and supporting existing processes.

You will assist in the implementation of strategic Lean initiatives throughout the Company, leading some improvement projects.

Responsibilties as the Manufacturing Engineer include:

- Work with manufacturing cell leaders, lean co-ordinator and design engineering to improve process efficiencies.

- Implement "standard work". generating and maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP's, routings, "Visual Factory" displays).

- Creation and maintenance of Routings in the MRP system.

- Implement lean manufacturing methods (e.g. 1-piece flow lines, visual factory) to reduce throughput times, rework/scrap and work in progress.

The chosen candidate should have the following requirements:

- Proven experience of working within a similar role.

- Previous experience of NPI.

- Experience of implementing Standard Work processes.

- A proven track record of successful implementing Lean in an Industrial environment (either as a co-ordinator or a leader).

- A proven track record of generating and maintaining process maps, PFMEA's and control plans.

- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

- Experience of using problem solving techniques (5 Why's, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, 8D).

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who fits this profile. If you feel like you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Manufacturing Engineer, please submit your application including an outline of your experience as a Manufacturing Engineer. It is always a good idea to put a cover letter outlining your experience with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Manufacturing Engineer position.