Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Blackbelt TV

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to work with a well‑established engineering company based near Halesowen. As the Manufacturing Engineer you will oversee the design and implementation of the production processes for the machine shop, and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of the production process.

08:00 – 17:00 (15:30 finish on Fridays)

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 p.a.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension contribution

• Review production plan and minimise set‑up time for upcoming jobs.
• Ensure route card instructions and drawings are legible and understood.
• Analyse and report on production processes, methods, set‑up times and cycle times.
• Map current process workflow and conduct work‑study on production runners.
• Analyse actual process times against standards.
• Develop and establish an effective work sequence and workflow strategy.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency (change standards).
• Set up structured program vaults on CNC machines.
• Evaluate quality‑control processes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with relevant policies, procedures and customer requirements/regulations.
• Audit and verify that employees follow route‑card instructions while operating equipment.
• Calculate costs of tools and equipment in the production process and predict overheads for future requirements.
• Assist in minimising equipment downtime:
  • Coordinate maintenance and repair services around production schedules.
  • Ensure operator TPM checks and actions are completed.
  • Cover employee absence if trained.
• Stay current on latest developments and advancements in machining processes and technology.
• Define essential safety protocols and document and report unsafe situations and routines.

• 3–5 years experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a CNC environment (essential).
• In‑depth knowledge of manufacturing and production processes (essential).
• Ability to write and deliver SOPs (essential).
• Experience in heavy engineering (desirable).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Manufacturing

Industries:
Manufacturing