Manufacturing Engineer

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK STATUS IN THE UK, AS OUR CLIENT IS UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP. Manufacturing Engineer Experienced Mechanical Engineer required based in Hailsham. Job Purpose: Provide manufacturing decision making information e.g. calculating production/material costs or supporting make or buy decisions. Design and manufacture bespoke work holding and fixtures using Solidworks (3D modelling and 2D drafting). Writing and amending CNC programs both at the machine control and using CAD/CAM Software (SolidCAM and Vericut). Prove out CNC programs on the machine. Create Job Setup sheets. Manage tooling and fixtures for machines. Lead operations improvement activities, identify and implement best practise manufacturing methods improving quality and productivity and reducing waste/cost. Conduct various technical reviews in line with PPAP process. Such as PFMEA, Process Capability Study, Process Flow Maps. Product cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance. Train and support operations staff providing expertise and create training manuals and work instructions as required. Essential Skills & Experience: To be successful in this role you must have / be: Extensive experience of cutting Aluminium and Stainless-Steel materials. Experience of fixed head turning centres. Experience producing high complexity tight tolerances products such as Automotive, Aerospace, Medical or Scientific industries. Good analytical skills. Exposure to low volume and batch production environments. Knowledge of engineering components (BOMs, Ops and Routings). Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, email, ERP). Determined, with a high level of initiative and energy. Excellent communication skills. Desirable Skills & Experience: The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are: Solidwork & SolidCAM. Automation (bar feeder, palletisation, robot loader). Knowledge of welding techniques. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Knowledge of ISO9001 and process control methods. Project Management. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: HNC/HND level in Manufacturing/Production engineering (or Minimum of 10 years industry experience with served engineering apprenticeship). Desirable Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years industry experience in similar role. Personal Qualities/Attributes: We require the following personal qualities/attributes: High levels of motivation. Good at listening to and following instructions. Ability to work on own initiative. A positive attitude, co-operative, willing to comply with company policies and procedures and work constructively with colleagues. Willing to commit to our core values.

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