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Manufacturing Engineer

Crumlin
1 week ago
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Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Crumlin, NP11 area

Hours: Full Time, Permanent.

About the company:

We are supporting an international manufacturing group in the worldwide aerospace, & defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

The Purpose of Role:

Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project-based activities, including new product introduction, production planning and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximise success. Work on many phases of projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion.

Key Duties:

  • Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development.

  • Design new systems and processes and provide facilities & methods to ensure the cost effective integration of new products or for the improvement of existing ones into manufacturing operations.

  • Ensure all product and system requirements are considered from pre-production to PPAP.

  • Assist with shop floor layout and cell designs using lean manufacturing principles.

  • Support in designing fixtures and tooling for manufacturing.

  • Generating production documentation such as control plans, SOP, TPMs.

  • Desirable to interpret, understand and communicate engineering drawings, GD&T, key specifications, etc.

  • Ensure product and process quality meets customer specifications.

  • Support purchasing and engineering team in design & development of production equipment’s to ensure the best quality for best price and system robustness.

  • Oversee installation of machinery and equipment.

    Requirements:

  • Ideally hold an Engineering related qualification (BEng, HND, HNC etc).

  • Minimum 5-years’ experience within manufacturing/ shop floor engineering role.

  • Experience of/ or qualified in Lean Manufacturing techniques.

  • Expertise in Health and Safety practices.

  • Understanding manufacturing processes.

  • Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.

    Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday Bank Holidays

  • Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)

  • Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary)

  • Exciting new site with modern environment (August 2025) *new site is a few hundred yards from current site

  • Flexible Working Policy

  • Working from Home Policy (3 days onsite/ 2 days WFH)

  • Employee Events

  • Recognition Awards

  • Training and Development (Internal & External)

  • Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.

  • Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support

  • Access to pool cars for business travel

  • Company laptop

  • Free Parking

    What next?

    Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements.

    Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £200 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career

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