MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - WELDING/FABRICATION FOCUSED
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.00 - 16.00 - FLEXIBLE
£40,000 - £50,000 PER ANNUM
People Solutions are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client based in Dudley.
Benefits
- Scottish Widows Pension - 5% employer + 5% employee contributions
- Death in Service - 3x salary
- Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays
- Annual leave buy and sell (up to a maximum of 5 days)
- Paid leave to attend medical appointments - up to 2 hours - (discretional paid time for medical appointments undergoing investigation at the hospital)
- ADO - opportunity to accrue additional 5 days off each year for hours worked over (sanctioned by Line Manager)
- Professional Membership fees paid
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice)
- Sickness Benefit (after successful completion of probationary period) paid sickness entitlement
- Free parking
- Employee portal that offers discounts, offers, employee assistance programme (after probationary period)
Day to Day Duties
- Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Manufacturing Readiness.
- An integral part of a team to undertake Manufacturing Readiness for high-quality containment enclosures
- The successful candidate will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, supporting the Factory Design and Layout process
- Manufacturing process validation to ensure the efficient and effective production of containment enclosures
- This role requires an in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of fabrication, welding and Inspection
- Manufacturing processes development for the production of the containment enclosure
- Strong background and understanding of Fabrication, Welding, NDT and Inspection
- Supporting the development of the Method of Manufacture (MOM) for containment manufacture
- Development and creation of technical specifications for the required manufacturing solution to be procured
- Supporting the Factory Design and Layout activities (FD&L) to maximise required efficiencies while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with the design team, offering expertise and insights to ensure that containment shells are designed with manufacturability considered, optimising for efficient production processes
- Collaborate with design engineers, production personnel and external vendors to integrate equipment and systems into the manufacturing process
- Lead process validation and verification (V&V) activities, including equipment/process qualification
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for assigned processes
- Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions as and when required
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions (WIs) and training materials for manufacturing personnel
- Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards, regulations and best practices
Essential Skills
- At least five years industrial experience in working in a manufacturing role with a strong background in Welding, Fabrication and Inspection
- Qualified to Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or above. (equivalent industrial experience will be considered)
- Understanding/Use of MRL or other process/product maturation techniques
- Proven track record of successfully leading technical manufacturing projects from concept to implementation
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems, including CAD/CAM software and ERP/MRP systems
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines
- Knowledge of safety, quality and regulatory requirements applicable to manufacturing operations
Desirable Experience
- Experience with FD&L, process capability assessments, optimisation studies and lean manufacturing techniques/principles (Six Sigma, PFMEA)
Training
- Company Specific Training is offered plus ongoing support
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