New Model Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Expleo UK LTD
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Woking, Surrey
Summary: Expleo is seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers for contract positions at a cutting-edge facility in Surrey, focused on high-performance road vehicles. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of new products. Candidates should possess a strong background in vehicle assembly processes and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a skilled team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for Series Models, ensuring seamless integration into existing production environments.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to create robust, repeatable assembly processes and documentation, from initial design to series production.
- Define, specify, and deliver optimal operational practices in line with brand expectations, while assisting the manufacturing engineering team in creating departmental budgets for program business cases.
- Ensure successful delivery of new products by supporting the achievement of all project gateway milestones.
- Lead the design of new layouts and material flow, collaborating with Engineering & Operations teams to align new models with the facility's overall plan and vision.
Key Skills:
- A degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
- Experience in creating process documentation.
- Strong background in vehicle assembly processes.
- Familiarity with assembly equipment (procurement experience is a plus).
- Experience with planning and executing new vehicle program targets.
- Solid understanding of operational constraints.
- Proficiency in CAD software (preferably CATIA).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Woking
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Expleo is currently looking for experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join our client's cutting-edge facility focused on high-performance road vehicles. These contract positions, based in Surrey and inside IR35, offer a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team.
- Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for Series Models, ensuring seamless integration into existing production environments.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to create robust, repeatable assembly processes and documentation, from initial design to series production.
- Define, specify, and deliver optimal operational practices in line with brand expectations, while assisting the manufacturing engineering team in creating departmental budgets for program business cases.
- Ensure successful delivery of new products by supporting the achievement of all project gateway milestones.
- Lead the design of new layouts and material flow, collaborating with Engineering & Operations teams to align new models with the facility's overall plan and vision.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- A degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or a similar field, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
- Experience in creating process documentation.
- Strong background in vehicle assembly processes.
- Familiarity with assembly equipment (procurement experience is a plus).
- Experience with planning and executing new vehicle program targets.
- Solid understanding of operational constraints.
- Proficiency in CAD software (preferably CATIA).
Personal Attributes:
- A strong understanding of niche vehicle production and brand-specific requirements.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining clear, calm thinking in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- A deep appreciation for low-volume, high-value performance vehicle production.
- Flexibility to travel to off-site development facilities in the UK and Europe as required.
If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of high-performance vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed). This is a great chance to make an impact in a cutting-edge facility and help deliver vehicles that meet the highest standards of quality.