Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods and equipment for new and existing products
- Lead Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and contribute to Manufacturing Plans and governance
- Analyse capacity, workflow, space and layout to relieve bottlenecks and improve efficiency
- Resolve complex production issues on the shop floor and support failure investigations (e.g. 8D)
- Ensure robust manufacturing data: routings, control plans and electronic work instructions
- Support quality through process validation/verification and standards adherence
- Drive continuous improvement and coach/mentor junior manufacturing engineers
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers and equipment vendors
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, principles and product lifecycle
- Proven experience in NPI/transition from design to manufacture in a complex engineering environment
- Confident in planning and owning work packages and influencing stakeholders with data-driven decisions
- Comfortable leading problem solving, reviewing others’ work and implementing process change
- Strong communication skills; able to explain technical issues in an accessible way
- Able to engage effectively with customers and suppliers
- Desirable Experience developing manufacturing capability with Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory concepts
- Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for full UK security clearance.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Basildon
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Not specified
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level