Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer – New Model Introduction role in Woking involves supporting the introduction of new vehicle models, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop processes and documentation that enhance vehicle assembly efficiency. The role is pivotal in managing production bottlenecks and implementing best practices for quality delivery. It offers a dynamic environment with exposure to multiple projects and teams within the manufacturing engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and develop deliverables for new model introductions, including vehicle assembly concepts, process sequencing, and documentation.
• Support the transition of new models from the virtual environment to physical validation and delivery.
• Develop and implement process traceability methodologies.
• Lead PFMEA development and contribute to driving best practices for improving Right First Time (RFT) delivery.
• Manage the Hours Per Car (HPC) data, ensuring plant efficiency and output targets are met.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Conduct line balancing, running time & motion studies across the plant.
• Support facility layout design, ensuring alignment with the new model and overall production plan.
• Drive the design of new or amended layouts and material flow for new models.
• Support cross-functional activities, including Concept/Design Reviews, Engineering Release Delivery, and DFMEA.

Key Skills:

• A degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the planning and execution of new vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with complex vehicle systems and vehicle assembly processes, particularly trim and final processes, and end-of-line vehicle processing.
• Knowledge of assembly equipment specification and procurement.
• Experience in identifying resolutions for product-related issues while meeting quality targets.
• Proven ability to implement safe working practices.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Woking

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other