Manufacturing/Production Engineer

Manufacturing/Production Engineer

Location: Rugby

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Day shifts

TM Resourcing (Technical & Engineering) are proudly recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing group based in the Midlands.

This particular client offers milling, turning and assembly capabilities for a range of customers operating in various sectors (Aerospace, Motorsport, Marine, and Medical to name a few!)

The company are currently in a period of growth and are looking to increase their headcount by recruiting a Manufacturing/Production Engineer. The main purpose of this role will be to assist a number of senior members of staff to identify ways of improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process and reducing waste product.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Feasibility Process
• Technical input in quoting and estimating.; methods and cycle times
• Setting and Programming Machines where applicable.
• Review and improve the performance of Setters and Operators.
• General Troubleshooting technical problems in Setting and Production.
• Establishing best setting practice and developing this through Standard Operational Procedures with Production Personnel.
• Monitor and optimise the processes and improve time cycles.
• Monitor OEE and Set-up times on the machines
• Monitor and improve KPI's
  • Right First Time, In Process Scrap, Final Inspection Scrap, Schedule Adherence
• Attend and contribute to regular stand up production meetings.
• Remain updated on new technology in machines and tooling etc.

Further Development & Training

• Coaching and mentoring in continuous improvement techniques
• Training and development in Datatrak

Candidate Specification:

Skill & Abilities

• Time served engineer
• Experienced in setting and operating machines
• Able to read and understand drawings
• Understanding of cutting feeds and speeds
• An eye for detail
• Able to encourage and influence others
• Continuous Improvement
• Good problem solving skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Remains current with all technical developments
• Works well within a team and encourages positive working relationship

Experience

• Proven technical engineering background
• Good track record in carrying out feasibility studies
• Understands the technical support requirements within a small to medium sub contract manufacturing company

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the Aerospace Sub Contract Sector
• Working knowledge of the requirements of Quality Management Systems; specifically AS9100 2016 Rev; D
• Sound sub contract engineering background

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

• Full flexibility
• Willing to travel and occasionally work unsocial hours
• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members
• Positive approach
• Trustworthy