manufacturing engineer Leicester, England
Job description
A global leading manufacturer of complex components and critical solutions to the aerospace, defence and high technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, successful New Product Introduction and ensuring products and manufactured on time and to customer specification. Candidates are sought with experience working in a highly regulated sector on an electronic, electromechanical or hardware product.
Commutable from: Leicester, Coventry, Lutterworth, Derby, Nottingham, Hinckley
Salary: £ 45,000 - £ 50,000 p.a. + benefits
Suitable for: Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
The Role
Lead projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
Work closely and collaboratively with R&D, Business Development, Operations & Production departments.
Work closely with Research & Design functions ensuring products are designed for manufacture/assembly.
Introduce standard operating procedures for all aspect of production and ensure process capability whist driving quality throughout.
Implement basic improvement tools, from 6S, 8 Wastes, Visual Management and Standardised Work balanced assembly cells where single (best) piece flow philosophies are employed.
Identify and implement process innovation throughout all manufacturing operations.
The Person
Previous experience in working with electronic or electro/mechanical products/hardware.
Strong knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Track record of working closely with Manufacturing cells and Research & Design.
Strong time management with a significant track record of planning/managing complex long-term projects.
Self-motivated and takes ownership with a proactive approach with the ability to work independently, maintaining team communication.
For more information and to apply for the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer, send a CV to Alex Price
