Job Description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer to work with a well-established engineering company based near Halesowen. You will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the production processes for the machine shop, and for improving the efficiencies and quality of the production process.

Shift

08.00am – 17.00pm (15:30 finish on Fridays)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 p.a.
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company pension contribution

Duties

• Review production plan and minimise set up time on next jobs to be processed
• Ensure route card instructions and drawings are legible and understood
• Analyze and report on production processes, methods, set up times, and cycle times
• Map current process (workflow and work study on production runners)
• Analyse and evaluate actual process times against standards
• Establish an effective work sequence/workflow strategy
• Implement best practice to improve efficiency (change standard)
• Set up structured program vaults on CNC machines
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies/procedures and customer requirements/regulations
• Audit/verify that employees follow route card instructions and procedures while operating equipment
• Review and calculate costs of tools and equipment in the production process and predict overheads for future production requirements
• Assist in minimising downtime of equipment by:
  • Coordinating maintenance and repair services around production schedules
  • Ensuring Operator TPM checks/actions are performed
  • If trained, cover employee absence
• Remain up to date with developments and advancements in machining processes and technology
• Assist in defining essential safety protocols and identify, document and report unsafe situations/routines

Qualifications / Experience

• The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a CNC environment (Essential)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and production processes (Essential)
• Ability to write and deliver SOPs (Essential)
• Experience within heavy engineering (Desirable)

Notes

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy. Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.