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Contract Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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4 months ago
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12 month contract, immediate start available

Job Shift: Full Time – Flexi time around core hours Monday – Thursday – Early Finish Friday

Paid O/T at premium rate

Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Due to continued investment and product innovation, this leading design, development and manufacturer are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who also has knowledge of quality processes and tools to support ongoing process optimitation, implement manufacturing improvements, drive product quality and reduce costs within a mechanical manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a motivated team with key responsibilities as Manufacturing Quality Engineer spanning:

Developing and updating work instructions (SOP’S) and manufacturing specifications.
Supporting internal investigations using problem resolution tools and techniques including route cause investigations using lean tools and techniques.
Driving continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Repair
Designing and updating jigs, fixtures and tooling including creating drawings for manufacture.
Management of controlled builds.
CAPEX – identifying any new needs and supporting requisitions for new equipment as required.To succeed in this varied Manufacturing Engineering role you will ideally need to be:

 HNC/D/ degree qualified in an engineering discipline OR have proven experience in a mechanical production engineering environment

Proven hand on manufacturing engineering approach and mindset
Mechanical process knowldge
Lean / Continuous improvement / six sigma experience
Regulated industry experience, automotive, rail, aerospace or similar
MRP /SAP experience
CAD experience ideal for tool design (3D CAD preferred but not essential) 

The role is INSIDE IR35, PAYE and offers premium O/T rates.

Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link

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