For: Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Specialist
Salary: GBP43,500
Position: Mon-Thurs 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-13:30
Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our well-established client in the Derbyshire area.
Main Purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer:
- To work alongside the machining teams, applications engineering-programming teams located in the production environment with a key focus on maximising machining capabilities, consistent right first-time products whilst striving to improve lead-times and maximise performance without compromise to quality.
- Support the standardisation and simplification of the machining processes and documentation that enables the operators to execute their roles effectively, while enabling new employees and apprentices to have a clear standardised plan to maximise their development.
- Support an effective machining operator training matrix alongside the leadership team to maximise business requirements including personal development and aspirations.
- Support the development of the team with current and future machining & programming strategies/opportunities, techniques, quality, standardisation, and improvements while working alongside the manufacturing functions and external partners across the matrix.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:
- Maximise machining efficiencies through quality, consistency, lead-time improvements while ensuring a consistent and standardised approach with clear and simple documents in the form of SOPs and Work Instructions to support the operators daily tasks and future development.
- Machining strategy support including all aspects of the machining processes from concept through the life cycle.
- Process-related Supplier relationships, contact, products, services and quotes.
- H&S Work in a safe and responsible manner.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Task and project-specific, via Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) targets.
Additional Tasks:
- Control plans, process capability and industrial engineering studies.
Essential for the Manufacturing Engineer:
- Machine setting and programming experience.
- Minimum foundation Level 2 in mathematics.
- Able to read complex manual and machine drawings.
- CNC software & programming experience - Minimum 2 years (i.e., Mastercam, NX software, & Fanuc, Siemens controllers).
- Robust engagement, communication and people skills.
Personal Qualities for the Manufacturing Engineer:
- Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
- Good communication skills at all levels.
- Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
- Positive outlook and determined, can-do attitude.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Organised, methodical, and has a logical approach. Attention to detail.
- Results-driven and focused.
- Innovative, resilient, and self-motivated.
- Curious, ask questions to challenge the norm.
- Promote and embrace change.
- Continuous Improvement.
- Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration, and Commitment