Manufacturing Engineer
£40,000 - £45,000
Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to assist in recruiting for an exceptional opportunity at a premier South Wales manufacturer, affiliated with an internationally acclaimed organisation. If you are a seasoned Senior Manufacturing Engineer or an aspiring Manufacturing Engineer seeking career advancement and an exhilarating challenge, this role within a dynamic and rapidly expanding manufacturing company, boasting numerous new projects, is ideal for you!
This is what you'll be doing:
- Lead the setup and organisation of new production systems within production cells.
- Execute and manage improvement projects in existing manufacturing cells within the factory.
- Participate in manufacturing engineering and planning meetings to review status and provide feedback.
- Coordinate with the Health & Safety Department to ensure all processes and materials meet manufacturing environment standards.
- Communicate with machine manufacturers and installers to ensure proper setup and functionality.
- Plan, estimate, and implement projects within a team-oriented structure.
- Implement and manage project timelines and capital expenditure activities.
- Address and resolve technical issues that arise during production.
- Design and subcontract tools and fixtures, working with tooling manufacturers on design, manufacturing, and pricing.
- Conduct Process FMEA'S in collaboration with other engineering departments.
- Create, update, and maintain documentation such as process flow charts, process plans, work instructions, and process control documentation.
- Successfully manage or collaborate on projects such as New Product Introduction, cost reduction, and process improvement.
- Understand and apply concepts of standard minute values, line balancing, and capacity planning.
- Develop labour standards using work measurement techniques.
- Analyse times and methods alongside the NPI team before production begins.
- Monitor machine performance and breakdowns, providing engineering and process improvements.
- Support the installation and validation of new equipment and processes.
- Offer technical support to the production facility, developing and improving current manufacturing processes.
And this is what you'll need:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Automation, assembly and robot experience would be advantageous.
And this is what you'll get:
- Competitive salary.
- Day shift.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Manufacturing Engineer role apply now by sending your CV or calling me directly on
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