Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Junior Manufacturing Engineer Ref code: AWK99098662 Engineering £30k - 32k per year Coventry, West Midlands, England Permanent Office Based Junior Manufacturing Engineer Coventry Up to £32,000 DOE Scope of Position: Reporting to the Engineering Manager and Senior Manufacturing Engineer in an exciting and fast paced vehicle production facility, you will perform a variety of tasks to maintain production and quality by: problem solving, designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing production processes, maintaining work instructions and build documentation. Key Responsibilities: - Consulting on and resolving issues as they arise - Design, develop, and implement production processes and equipment. - Develop, maintain, validate and approve work instructions - Support design engineers from multiple divisions, both remotely and on-site - Liaise with cross-functional teams to resolve problems - Understand the Bill of Materials and assembly sequence - Support the change management process, including line trials and final validation of new parts - Drive engineering improvement by identifying opportunities and implementing changes while ensuring a robust response to issues - Planning activities relating to implementation of new equipment, process or changes to existing equipment and processes - Participate in continuous improvement program - Progress reporting and meetings with Management and Engineering Team - Working in a safe manner, following safety procedures in an automotive assembly environment - Following ISO 9001 and TS16949 manufacturing requirements - Follow all relevant procedures where applicable as indicated in the General Procedures section of the level III Procedure manual - Perform other duties as required - Basic Requirements: - Strong knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving methods - Understanding of logical problem-solving techniques and how these are implemented - Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple activities and timelines - Demonstrable knowledge of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques - Demonstrable knowledge of engineering, process, and product development - Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in fast paced environment, meeting tight deadlines - Results driven, enthusiastic and energetic - Strong communication skills, with the ability to question current thinking in a non-confrontational way - A willingness to learn - Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, to both technical and non-technical audiences - A team player, able to lead, motivate, and support other team members - Understanding of Microsoft product suite including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook - Basic understanding of CAD - Additional Requirements: - Driving License beneficial - Previous or equivalent of automotive experience beneficial - Familiarity with low and niche volume assembly methods beneficial - Understanding or experience of hybrid vehicles beneficial - Ability to understand engineering drawings