Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Coleman Milne, Westhoughton
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent. Working hours Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, 38 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities and Requirements

• Involved with the design and building of assembly cells and workbench layouts.
• Improving the flow of supply chain components and products utilising best-practice operations (kan-ban, pull-push, storage & delivery methods).
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows identifying weaknesses with existing methods and implementing change and improvements establishing an effective and efficient work sequence.
• Create processes and procedures to assist the business in meeting budgetary goals as well as performance objectives combined with driving efficiency improvements.
• Provide build documentation and training for production staff (SOP, CWI’s).
• Involved with the creation of line balancing, quality control plans.
• Liaise with R&D reporting issues from production builds and assist in the design and development of new products, product mock-ups alongside the R&D team.
• Using your experience to act as a “voice of manufacturing” to Design Engineers, ensure DFM considerations are taken during NPI development.
• A clear understanding of design for manufacture at both a component and final assembly level.
• Updating of processes and documentation triggered by VCRs or production issues.
• Assist in design / manufacture / purchase of assembly tooling / jigs / fixtures etc.
• Broad knowledge of manual manufacturing and assembly processes.
• An exponent and champion of continuous improvement and the tools employed in such practices and possess a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Organise plant improvement and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time.
• Analise shop floor efficiency, quality and generate quantifiable improvements using FMEA.
• This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to conduct other duties as required by the needs of the business.

Skills and Experience

• Highly technical and thorough.
• Professional and proficient.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Working in diverse environments.
• Strong planning and prioritising ability.
• Communicating and presenting data effectively.
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
• Proficient IT and application skills.
• Efficient & effective problem resolution skills.
• Applying and ensuring health and safety practices are adhered to during implementation & change.
• Managing projects through to fruition.
• Collaborating in team activities.
• Possess a Lean Qualification – desirable not essential.