Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Peterlee (Site based)

12-month contract

36.5 Hours a week Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm (there is some flexibility around these hours)

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members, whilst broadening your professional network.

• Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing / Fabrication / Paint / Assembly Projects.
• Assisting in developing department capital and expense budgets as well as maintaining the department capital forecast;
  Administering the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.
• Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic / safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost‑effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat treat, welding, painting and / or chemical processes and equipment.
• Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
• Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area.
• Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
• Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

• Proven manufacturing engineering experience within heavy industry, automotive or a similarly complex production environment
• Demonstrable expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) OR substantial manufacturing project management experience
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production equipment
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable improvements
• An engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on industry experience

The vacancy is offering up to £28.80p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £39.10p/h Umbrella