Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)
Co. Down
£Excellent Package

Black Fox Solutions are working alongside our client, based in Co. Down, to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer (Composites).

As the successful Manufacturing Engineer you will work with the Design, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Teams within the Composite Cabin Structures Team, to ensure a manufacturing solution is delivered which meets and exceeds cost, quality, and schedule requirements.

What We Require:

· You will have a degree with one years’ experience in a composite related area.

Or

· You will have 4 Years’ experience or more as a Manufacturing/Composite Engineer

Full Job Spec Available Upon Application.

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Paddy Steele
Senior Engineering Consultant

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £30,000.00 per hour shift

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client a leading engineer company with sites local and globally now require a Manufacturing Engineer to join their expanding team based in Dungannon.

The Role:

Your new role will be heavily involved in continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve business performance. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of 8D and root cause problem solving processes. As Manufacturing engineer it will be vital that production methods are cost effective and waste is reduced. The role will support ongoing production and provide issue resolution for equipment and machinery. Read and Interpret drawings whilst liaising with engineers, production, maintenance and logistics

The Person:

To be successful for this role you will have a mechanical engineering degree or similar qualification with 1 or more years experience in a busy manufacturing environment. You will enjoy Continuous Improvement processes and finding the best solution to complex problems. Knowledge of the welding process is highly advantageous.

What you will receive

Our client are offering a competitive salary with a bonus scheme paid at the end of every year. They also offer a great benefits package that includes private medical insurance, employee discounts, staff referral bonus and unrivalled career progression.

What you need to do now

This truly is a great role, if you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on [phone number]7

INDUT

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dungannon, County Tyrone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: In person

I’m looking for a Manufacturing to work on an innovative project with a forward-thinking biotech company based near Cambridge!

This role will offer you

• The chance to make a real impact on science and human health
• An opportunity to be a key member of an exciting project
• A flexible and progressive working environment

You will be responsible for

• Implement good manufacturing practices on a range of precision products with a large degree of autonomy.
• Collectively responsible for bringing products from development to manufacturing scalability, cradle-to-grave.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplined teams across the organisation to resolve product technical issues. Involvement with the Product teams from product concept stage onwards.
• Utilising the Continuous Improvement tools in lean manufacturing (Root Cause Counter Measure, Six Sigma, GMP) to feed into CAPA & other quality processes.
• Co-create and deliver useful change to realise manufacturing efficiency in the production of our instruments and consumables.
• Project management ownership of engineering changes to production and materials to enhance quality, process capability and cost efficiency.

You will bring the following

· Electro-mechanical experience

· Life sciences / inkjet printing / electronics experience

· Engineering degree

If this sparks your interest, please GET IN TOUCH by applying through this ad or emailing me at [website]!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• How many years of electro-mechanical experience do you have?
• Do you have an Engineering degree?

Work Location: In person


Reference ID: Manufacturing - near Cambridge

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an innovative individual to join our team in the role of Lean Engineer. The purpose of this role is to support and develop the production function by executing best practice lean manufacturing activities. The post holder will help to increase efficiencies and introduce cost-effective solutions to improve processes and drive our business forward.

At SEM, we design and manufacture high performance electrical industrial motors. Established in 1914, we are justifiably proud of our heritage and history. People are at the centre of everything we do and we all share one common goal; to provide the best quality products on time to our customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking initiative to lead and support continuous improvement activities throughout the manufacturing function in order to improve processes, produce flow, reduce costs and eliminate waste.
• Lead and facilitate projects that focus on continuous improvement and new product introduction by implementing lean and six sigma tools and techniques.
• Challenging existing processes and implementing value added solutions
• Carrying out various methodologies such as value stream mapping and root cause analysis
• Taking ownership for the management and coordination of the 6S initiative on-site
• Establishing and reporting on appropriate measurement tools and performance indicators
• Working closely with Purchasing, Engineering and Quality team to effectively resolve any issues
• Training, developing and coaching staff on lean manufacturing principles, e.g. Kaizen events.
• Support with the review and improvement of cell designs, product flow and line balancing.
• Create and update existing standard work documents to reflect new and improved ways of working.

Our perfect Production Engineer would have:

• Demonstrable experience of operating within a similar manufacturing environment with a track record of implementing effective lean manufacturing strategies as well as improving systems and processes
• Experience of process improvement orientation and implementing continuous improvement & operational excellence philosophies. Holds a relevant lean or six sigma qualification
• The ability to lead process improvement projects and implement effective value added solutions
• Experience on MRP systems and highly IT literate (Microsoft)
• An open and transparent approach with a passion for team working and engagement, diversity & inclusion
• Enthusiasm and proactivity. Has a pragmatic and hands on ‘can-do’ approach. Strongly committed to achieving results
• Commercial and financial awareness. Manages capital expenditure effectively
• Strong analytical & problem-solving capabilities
• Competence in planning, logistics and decision making
• A passion for customer service and quality. Experience with working within an ISO9001 environment
• Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing and delivering against KPI’s and building a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Has the ability to build effective relationships and credibility at all levels
• Strong organisation skills with good follow up, able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND in an engineering related discipline.

What SEM can offer you:

• A competitive reward package
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Innovation incentives
• Travel discounts and free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Social and seasonal incentives
• Early finish on a Friday

The hours you would work

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-4.15pm. Friday, 7.30am-12.30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to DA1 5TH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Job description

Candidates must be British citizen/ Legal Resident of UK

Job Description - Manufacturing Engineer

Location – Swansea / Hereford

Job Type: Contractual for 12 Months

Reporting to - Project Manager

About QuEST:

For more than 24 years, QuEST Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in industries such as Aero Engines, Aerospace & Defense, Hi-Tech, Transportation (Automotive and Rail), Power and Industrial, Oil & Gas and Medical Devices. Spread across 72 locations in 14 countries and offering services and solutions that enable customers to ‘Create the Frontier’ by improving their business’ top & bottom line and reducing time-to-market, QuEST has been at the forefront of the convergence of mechanical, electronics, software and digital engineering innovations. With passionate professionals collaborating across borders, QuEST is a winning organization for all its employees with infinite opportunities to learn, innovate and grow.

Work description:

· Carry out a range of manufacturing engineering tasks viz. manufacturing instruction updates, process planning, data analysis

· shall have experience in various forge processes, including presses, hammers, ring rolling and up setters

· Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities

· Carry out planning activities and associated tasks in support of the manufacturing production requirements.

· Support design and development of tooling and fixturing for conventional and non-conventional machine tools

· Support / establishing the Manufacturing technology for Serial production & traceability

· Derive PFMEA and Control Plans for the melt area

· Participate in cross-functional settings and work with support functions viz. design, production quality etc…

· Responsible for reviewing and approving forge fixed processes for a variety of materials: Ti, Ni, Fe, and Al.

· Support Cost reduction & continual improvement activities.

· Analyze raw data and generate useable reports

· To execute tasks in line with the Quality Procedures and Production system

· Monitor component manufacturing process and resolve any issues arising during production

· Support / advise CFT on the Environment & Safety issues, arising from the proposed production system, in line with Industrial regulation.

· Advise CFT / management on containment procedures arising due to defective production

· Attend the daily cell meetings at the cube

· Attend the daily line walk meetings

· Manage non conformance within their given area and contribute to 8D investigations

· Contribute technical information in support of the technical admin creation of SOP’s

· Collect and analyse data in support of projects and reports such as the 1D meetings and yield packs

· Support the H+S team with reducing risks within their area to a PHA of less than 4

Key Leadership Competencies and Soft Skills

· Interpersonal skills

· Customer Focus

· Organizational Agility

· Problem solving ability

· Proactivity

· Ability to build and develop Customer & Supplier relationships

· Self-motivated and a self-starter

Key Technical/Professional Competencies

· Understanding of manufacturing processes

· Understanding of Lean Manufacturing , PFMEA and Control plans

· Understanding of Process Excellence (certified Green Belt)

· Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering core processes (e.g. process planning, inspection planning, tooling, creation of operator instructions)

· Ability to characterize various tools, tooling’s and fixtures

Education & Professional Qualification:

· Diploma / Graduate in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

· Minimum hands on experience in Manufacturing Engineering 8-12 years

· Should have background on metallurgy and special process

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Kingdom (preferred)

Multi-Ply is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of carbon fibre components for the medical imaging industry. Established for almost 35 years, our products are exported all over the world. Multi-Ply has experienced strong business growth over the years and has recently progressed into a larger custom-built premises based in Blackpool at the beginning of 2022.

Summary of Role:

We are looking to recruit a dual based role inclusive of manufacturing engineering with a level of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) experience.

As Manufacturing Engineer, which will form approximately 70% of your role, you will be required to support production processes to ensure compliance, improve efficiency and drive continuous improvement across the business whilst providing support to ongoing operations in rate production and NPI.

As SHE advisor, which will form approximately 30% of your role, you will be responsible for devising practices within the workplace to ensure health, safety and environmental best practice on-site with the provision of specialist advice and support regarding the management and continual improvement of SHE. You will lead from the front in the creation and implementation of SHE standards and training programmes to support and enhance best practice across the facility.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Provide technical support with trouble shooting day-to-day production issues
• Responsible to RCCA activities
• Undertake process compliance and continuous improvement activities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships

Key Tasks and Responsibilities as SHE Advisor:

· Leading and embedding a best practice safety culture across the facility

· Investigating accidents and writing reports ensuring root cause analysis is performed and mitigating actions to prevent further instances

· Identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks

· Completion of risk assessments and site inspections

· Delivering specialist advice to all staff members which meets and exceeds legal requirements and Company standards

· Compiling reliable KPI data for reports and presentations through analysing and monitoring, understanding losses, corrective and preventative actions, opportunities for improvement

· Responsible for the continuous improvement of current ISO standards and the integration of additional ISO standards were applicable

· Advising and training staff on best working practices

· Adherence with the law and Company policies and keeping up to date with all professional and technical developments of SHE requirements

· Undertake SHE inductions for all new members of staff and contractor safety

· Undertaking and managing specialist projects as directed

· Any other ad hoc duties as may be required and as instructed

Key Skills:

· Excellent communication and people skills

· Strong work ethic

· Experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus in Composites and/or Composite Materials is essential

· Experience of managing health and safety confidently

· Ability to work in a fast paced / cross-functional team environment

· Knowledge of current legislation and regulations in line with requirements and risk management practices

· IT literate, proficient in the use of MS Office

· Nebosh Diploma/Certificate or equivalent is desirable

· Environmental qualification not essential, however experience desired

The Post holder is expected to work flexibly within the role. It is expected for the post holder to carry out activities for which they are competent. Additionally, the post holder will also carry out additional duties upon request from the Chief Executive Officer and/or Senior Management Team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: One location

Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Comprising the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is custom-engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity, and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world. Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation’s Fluids segment.
This position will be responsible for the component design and subsequent CNC machine programming, through the use of CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks & GibbsCAM).
We are seeking a fairly unusual range of skills and experiences, ultimately required to perform the full extent of this role, so we therefore anticipate it may be required to provide you with further training and development, particularly on the mechanical design aspects, so if you are not currently fully conversant with all of those points listed below, we would still encourage your application. The main aspect we are seeking for you to be fully experienced in to be considered further, is the CNC machine programming; conversational and off-line.
The engineer will be responsible for 3D and 2D drawings and tolerancing according to design standards. It is expected that the individual will work with the sales team, distributors and customers to understand and interpret design requirements and create designs that meet those requirements. He/she will also perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM’s) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specification information. They will also participate in and contribute to process improvement and design for manufacturability activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices that reflect industry best practices and improved efficiency.
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Role Purpose / Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design bearing isolators and other Inpro-Seal products to fulfill customer requirement including on time delivery.
• Analyse information received from customers and utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create 3D designs.
• Create and complete 2D drawings for ing purposes and for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with customers, distributors and manufacturing personnel to clarify design requirements and create solutions through the design process.
• Use Computer Aided Machining software (GibbsCAM) to create CNC programs for CNC machine tools.
• Analyses drawings, sketches and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools and machine speeds and feed rates.
• Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.
• Analyses routings during programming stage and updates processes to guarantee CNC machine tools are used to their fullest capacity. This must be done using creativity, vision and an organised plan for the future.
• Outlines sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Writes instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide setup and operation of machine.
• Revises program to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Ability to collaborate, multitask and prioritise project timelines.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to write business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from operators, managers and clients.

Skills and Experience:

• Time served Mechanical Engineer / Machinist.
• Work experience in an engineered product environment:
• Machining metals.
• CNC Programming (GibbsCAM preferred)
• 3D CAD Product Design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with rotating equipment e.g. Turbines, Pumps, Compressors, Generators, Motors or Gearboxes.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office and Outlook
• ERP System (Syteline)
• Must be familiar with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control the form, fit and function.

Qualifications:

• At least HNC/D in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
£ Competitive

Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen

Skills: REACH, DSEAR, DFM, Mechanical, Analytical, Problem solving, Root cause analysis, SPC analysis, Effective communicator, Process improvement, Lean manufacturing

At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight.

If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Safran Electrical & Power you will act as the focal point for technical support initiatives and quality control analysis, focusing on sustaining and improving operations of both current and future operational requirements. You will utilise your expertise to lead technical investigations, ensuring and implementing robust root cause analysis results, creating ideas for effective and corrective actions. You will have control to develop and execute process improvements between the operations and engineering teams, resolving issues and implementing effective solutions.

The Role


· Act as the focal point for operations managers and engineers when interfacing with company technical experts, effectively building and developing strong relationships with the programs, quality, and supply chain teams.

· Lead technical investigations, ensuring and implementing robust root cause analysis results, creating ideas for effective and corrective actions.

· Recognise and solve manufacturing issues by proactively communicating with both operations and engineering teams, improving processes to limit issues and errors.

· Update Bill of Materials for existing products, driven from engineering changes.

· Support internal and outsourced operations, sharing and developing best practice across both the Pitstone site and at a divisional level when required.

· Assist and influence the construction of module-based strategic road maps, justifying capital investment for machines, tooling, plant equipment and more.

· Champion effective industrialisation of products, tools, machinery and process.

· Create, validate and maintain production layouts, standard operations and other configuration documents.



Desirable Experience

We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we’re also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Relevant degree or experience in mechanical, electronics or production engineering
• Ability to lead technical investigations, proactively engaging with multiple departments
• Experience working within a dynamic manufacturing engineering team
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• Problem solving techniques and an analytical approach
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements including REACH and DSEAR is desirable
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control, lean manufacturing and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Evidence of written English at interview stage.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, charity partnerships and wellbeing programme.

Our Wellbeing Programme in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it with all that we do. The programme is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leighton Buzzard: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work Location: In person

Summary

Drive manufacturing processes towards zero defects. Improve capability, process control and performance. Work to fully understand the manufacturing processes and analyse deviations and trends. Provide general technical support.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, validate and continuously improve the methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting requirements for safety, quality, cost and lead time.
• Provide support for employees, external customers, or suppliers with regard to process performance and product quality and conformance to both internal and external specifications
• Work to improve yield, scrap, first time pass and material costs.
• Carry out root cause analysis, identify and record sources of ‘special cause’ events and process variation that adversely affect process performance and product quality.
• Identify and implement corrective and preventive actions specifically designed to improve product conformance to specification and process capability in collaboration and agreement with process owners, operators and suppliers as appropriate.
• Conduct systematic and periodic review of production systems and processes to ensure adherence with Standard Operating Practices and that product conformance to specification and process capability standards are maintained or improved. Deviations are immediately brought to the attention of the process owner/operator, and a CAR (Corrective Action Request) generated and sent to the process owner wherever appropriate.
• Create or modify standard operating procedures as required to help improve product conformance to specification and process capability.
• Ensure that any documentation created complies with company quality system as appropriate
• Report agreed key performance indicators relating to department performance against benchmark or targets, where specified, at a frequency agreed with the Manager.
• Attend training sessions and develop relevant knowledge and skills commensurate with role
• Keep abreast with developments in new and current technology relative to production processes and identify ways this technology can be used and implemented.
• Support New Product Development initiatives.
• Support the review of material on technical hold or referred for quality reasons in a timely manner and action appropriately, which may include; additional process instructions, process route changes, rework, consultation with customer or rejection as required to ensure product conformance to customer specification with the least financial impact and/or effect on overall business objectives.
• Carry out specific projects in timescales agreed with the Manager.
• Abide by company Health and Safety Policy and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Company Environmental Policy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide justifications for CapEx to modernise and sustain business capabilities.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications,Education AND Experience

• HNC / HND or higher qualification in a field such as Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, (Or equivalent service in relevant industry with key training)
• Five years of experience in engineering or technical roles in a manufacturing environment.

Special Skills

• AS13100 zero defects toolbox understanding: PFMEA, 8D, MSA and SPC
• Good communication skills for effective liaison and teamwork.
• Problem-solving skills, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on several tasks or projects concurrently.
• Commercial acumen and an awareness of the business value of work undertaken.
• Presentation skills - to present ideas and findings to colleagues and customers.
• The ability to work well independently, with minimum supervision.
• Drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• An aptitude for mathematics and statistics and highly developed IT and technical skills.

Competencies

• Able to demonstrate an ability to work efficiently in cross function teams.
• Basic Project Management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and use initiative.
• Great organizational skills.
• The ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly.
• Confident decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines.
• A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legal regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Location: In person