Manufacturing Engineer

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising work forces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Trentham on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs.

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As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture.
• Define, review and analyse scrap data to determine root cause and drive corrective action.
• Scrap Reduction project planning and execution (Green Belt / Black Belt).
• Define, analyse and report process change requirements.
• Ownership of PFMEA and RPN reduction plans.
• Responsible for understanding Process Inputs to Process Outputs relationship.
• Define and analyse SPC data to ensure full manufacturing process control.
• Identify equipment upgrades / new equipment requirements and manage their validation.
• Responsible for clearly defining process methods (settings & parameters).

• You will have a degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
• You will have strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques.
• You will possess excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels.
• You will be an enthusiastic candidate with a flexible attitude to work and a keen interest in learning.
• Good team working skills are essential.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.