Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 | Hours: Monday to Thursday with a half day Friday

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast paced, high volume production environment. This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, problem solving and driving OEE performance across a busy manufacturing operation.

The Role

As Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take ownership of process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes, working closely with production and quality teams to keep operations running efficiently and safely. You'll be hands on with automated processes, drive cost down initiatives and support the business through project introductions and shutdown activity.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve process OEE targets covering availability, performance and quality

Carry out data analysis and root cause analysis, then design, procure, install and validate improvements

Manage equipment buy off, engineering changes and cost saving initiatives

Automate and reduce costs of current processes

Document and standardise procedures

Monitor KPIs across improvement areas and support daily management meetings

Develop, install, commission and validate new, modified or re-sited equipment

Liaise with production shift managers on quality concerns, schedules and continuous improvement

Deal directly with customers and suppliers on engineering changes and issues

Support contingency planning, including recommended spares, in the event of equipment failure

What We're Looking For

Sound engineering knowledge across manufacturing processes, with a track record of improving them

Experience with automated processes including PLCs (Siemens), Robotics (ABB), and welding (Spot/MIG/Friction), SPAC, clinch, sealant and SPR

Computer literate, with firm knowledge of CAD and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, Captor or OEE monitoring software

Knowledge of material properties, electrical, mechanical, fluid power and machining

Understanding of PFMEA and customer quality standards

Strong project management and process optimisation background

ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline (preferred), or a recognised 4 year engineering apprenticeship

Experience within a fast paced, JIT, high volume tier 1 automotive environment is advantageous

Full UK driving licence; ability to travel to customers and suppliers, including occasional foreign travel with a valid passport

Behaviours

Strong communicator at all levels, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Self motivated, decisive and proactive

Resilient and results driven, with a hands on approach to ownership

Positive and adaptable to change and shifting priorities

Benefits Include

Life Assurance at 3x annual salary

Enhanced Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Discounted gym membership

meal allowance

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge within a fast paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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