manufacturing engineer.

You provide project leadership, with a focus on developing new manufacturing technology and systems.
The work may be focused in nature but maybe broad based with coordination between teams to complete a larger project. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of this role, including managing workload within the team.

Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, quality concerns and efficiency improvements
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
• Designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application
• Coordinating the purchase and application of tools, controls, and related equipment and ensuring the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
• Assisting in development of department capital and expense budgets. Maintaining the department capital forecast.
• Coaching & Mentoring of early learners within the department. (Apprentices, Graduates, Technicians)

Skills and experience:

• Technical or university degree in manufacturing or engineering, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or design engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, technology development and facility planning.
• Demonstrated project management skills or contribution to delivery of complex projects both through technology or scale.
• Experience in development of manufacturing standards and procedures, and collaborating with other teams to agree joint standards.
• Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to bring problems to a successful resolution.
• Communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT and implementing Assembly Automation.
• Manufacturing systems experience including use of Siemens Teamcenter and/or SAP solutions
• Experience with budget management and/or capital project delivery
• Previous experience in development of PFMEAs and control plans
• 3D modeling knowledge using Creo or similar.
• Cross-functional experience
• 6 Sigma Green belt certification or project management qualification

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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