We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to support one of our customers with a role that includes the support of operational activities of the production and assembly departments from concept through to the production of the product and requires a clear understanding of structure, manufacturing, tooling, assembly process and system interaction. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The contract can be for sub-contract labour but staff positions are available for the right candidates. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to our client and will be expected to be proactive and self-motivated in delivering the targeted outputs to support the product.

The Manufacturing Engineers will report directly to the Programme Delivery Leader (PDL) and their role will involve them to be based at our Client's site.

Working within the ME team in our Marine Business Unit, successful candidates will join our experienced team, with whom you will work on varied projects in high-tech and future-oriented industries taking on exciting and responsible tasks according to your skills and knowledge, thus expanding your existing know-how.

Provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure the build quality and relevant standards are achieved and attained in line with the overall programme schedule

Be the communication line between manufacturing/assembly and engineering ensuring clear and accurate direction is given to the relevant teams

Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.

Provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input

Lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols

Interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings

Ensure planning and process encompass the Quality Assurance requirements

Drive Continuous Improvement activities with respect to quality, cycle time and process improvements

Identify and design bespoke methods and tooling ensuring the relevant Machinery Safety regulations are maintained

Work closely with representatives from other internal functions, e.g. manufacturing, design engineering and quality and external parties as required (i.e supply chain, auditors)

Create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations

Have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes

Engineering Degree or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience

Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience