Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Basingstoke

7 months ago

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Basingstoke

£45,000 - £55,000

Employee Assistance Program - Company Phone - Health Insurance - 23 days Holiday + Bank Holiday - Free Parking - Pension Scheme

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a UK known automotive manufacturer in the Basingstoke

With no day ever being the same the Senior Manufacturing Engineer this role will give you the opportunity to get your foot in the door within a new and innovative industry!

Role & Responsibilities:

Assess and improve workflow within production to result in precise completion of projects
Drive efficiency and continuous development
Lead NPIs to support new methods of production
Support full quality inspections in compliance to AS9100
Complete internal audits and non-conformity reports as required
Be active in production, internal meetings and supplier liaison
Provide support and assistance to other areas of the business such as design and purchasing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Strong experience within the motorsport or aerospace industry
Degree in Engineering or BTEC Level 5 or Aerospace Engineering Apprenticeship - experience will also be considered
Knowledge and history working with AS9100 is essential

Package and Benefits:

£45,000-£55,000
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company phone
Health insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Parking
Progression and training
Pension SchemeIf you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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