Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client based in Bishops Stortford on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the correct process and transfer of capital equipment from the design stage into full production for NPD projects. Working with Production, R&D and Quality departments, the position is responsible for all alterations to the capital portfolio following assessments for suitability, test, validation, and all aspects of implementation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the adequate Design Transfer into Production, including accurate drawings, schematics and BOM.
- Ensure the design implementation is clearly and accurately translated into production build instructions.
- Lead planning and organisation of design transfer events (Production Preparation) executed by the mechanical/electrical/electronics/software design team.
- Meet internal quality procedures and external standards.
- Implement, as needed, new methods.
- Assist in modifications to equipment to achieve the desired improvements.
- Support production and/or suppliers.
- Ensure product and process validation.
- Support the Continuous Improvement Manager in optimising production processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
- Liaise with Development to resolve design issues in production.
- Resolve CAPA and complaint investigations with the Quality Department.
- Work with design and purchasing teams to mitigate supply chain issues with suitable alternative components according to tech files and regulatory certification listings.
- Create, implement, and modify electronic build manuals and work instruction documents for factory operators.
- Manage BOM, technical drawings and work instructions following change or up issue for continued accuracy and identify training requirements.
Experience, education & qualifications
- MSc Degree in Engineering or Technical field; or equivalent training and experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in design transfer to production.
- Strong project management skills required.
- Be diplomatic and tactful.
- Possess a practical style and positive attitude.
- Ability to effectively handle conflict through proactive action, and direct and timely communication.
- Ability to resolve product quality issues through interdepartmental teamwork.
- Ability to make sound data driven decisions; understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues in all functional areas.
- Has LEAN exposure (2P, Kaizen, DFMAS)
- Maintain a high attention to detail and provide well thought-out solutions.
- CAD experience is advantageous.
Working hours are Monday - Friday.
In return our client offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum DOE with free on-site parking.