Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer role at RBSL in Telford involves providing technical authority and leadership within manufacturing engineering. The position requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to drive improvements and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The engineer will also support procurement processes and lead pre-production activities. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on advanced projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical advice and governance within manufacturing engineering.
• Chair and coordinate multi-functional team meetings, ensuring effective communication and progress tracking.
• Support Procurement in capacity analyses, risk mitigation, and supplier selection.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing instructions, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Lead pre-production readiness activities, including quality demonstrations, operator training, and tooling assessments.
• Offer lineside manufacturing support, driving productivity improvements through innovative methodologies.
• Conduct problem-solving activities using techniques such as Kaizen, TAKT analysis, VSM, and PFMEA.
• Ensure safe working practices, liaising with SHE teams to promote best practices and compliance.
• Manage tooling requirements and oversee ERP processes, including MBoM creation and updates.

Key Skills:

• Engineering Degree with experience in Manufacturing Engineering (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Key Performance Indicators and relevant Engineering standards.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in SAP and Teamcenter (mandatory).
• Ability to attain and maintain SC security clearance (mandatory).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe (desirable).
• German language skills (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Telford

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other