Manufacturing Engineer
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Key details
- Location
- Ampthill, United Kingdom
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
bill of materialscadengineering drawingsequipment installationerpleanlean manufacturingmachiningmanufacturing processesmechanical assemblymrpnew product introductionquality improvementsapsix sigma
About the role
About the role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support within the Special Projects business area, at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire site.
This role will focus on involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones.
The Manufacturing Engineer will:
- Develop manufacturing processes including but not limited to:
- Machining and Mechanical Assembly
- Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
- Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
- Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
- Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
- Creation of detailed process instructions.
- Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
- Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
- Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.
- Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.
- Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Good working knowledge of complex assemblies and New product introduction experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
- Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
- Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
- Facility layout experience would be a advantage.
- Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
- A collaborative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
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