Manufacturing Engineer

Major Responsibilites

The Manufacturing Engineer reporting to Lead Manufacturing & Production Engineer will support the engineering department in producing accurate 3D CAD models of production/project specific equipment, along with full drawings and bill of materials (BOM’s) ensuring all is revision controlled and stored within the PDM system. Implementing small design changes to improve functionality of the design and subsequently revising CAD models, drawings and BOM’s.

Supporting the workshop team with build/assembly drawings and additional documentation to ensure all equipment is built and commissioned to specification. Produce and maintain up-to-date refurb kit lists and servicing procedures for workshop technicians and field operatives.

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

• Validating CAD models through cross referencing accuracy against completed equipment.
• Producing bills of materials for standard and project specific equipment Producing engineering drawings to relevant industry standards (BS 8888)
• Review ECR’s and co-ordinate implementation plans
• Minor design changes to existing equipment to promote continuous improvement
• Producing equipment manuals/work instructions and additional documentation
• Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, schedules, downtime, cycle times, availability of machines and waste management
• Reviewing and calculating the efficiencies and costs of the different tools and equipment in the production process and predicting the overheads in future production requirements
• Coordinating maintenance and repair service procedures, along with BOM form kit lists to keep production equipment operational
• Support the workshop with build specific requirements
• Ensure CAD models, drawings and documentation are revision controlled and stored within the PDM system

• Engineering based Degree or equivalent HNC/HND 2:2 or above

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, essential
• Practical experience working with electrical and mechanical machines,
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material properties & limitations
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD (Modelling Assembling, Drawings) preferably Solidworks.

• Able to work independently and on own initiative.
• Good communication skills, able to work with clients and colleagues at all levels and to generate clear and accurate reports detailing actions taken and recommended future actions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage own and others time efficiently.
• An understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems is desirable