Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Full Time, Permanent
This role in the dynamic Manufacturing Engineering team will act as a developer of manufacturing efficiency and success. Directly supporting Production Colleagues enabling them create world leading, high quality subsea vehicles in a lean and optimised manner.
About the role
The Manufacturing engineering team is the lynchpin between the various engineering and operations functions supporting the management of designed products through the full Manufacturing Life Cycle. Core responsibilities include the design, set up, modification, optimisation and monitoring of manufacturing processes. Other duties include:
Support the prompt recording and actioning of manufacturing issues to minimise manufacturing down time.
Define Product Build Processes, develop plans and identify where build documentation is required
Develop SOPs/BIs/WIs to support SMD UK production and Outsourced Work at Suppliers
Identify, coordinate and implement efficiency improvements with the Operations team, including Jigs, fixtures, tooling and capital equipment required.
Lead technical investigations of process failures and manufacturing issues
Support the manufacturing process setup and training at manufacturing Subcontractors
Provide initial contact and liaison for Subcontractor Tech Queries and Issues
Support if required offsite testing or builds
Develop ManEng toolset for NPI, Lead Process design, documentation, factory design, tooling requirements and PFMEA
Plan & Deliver CI Projects as part of manufacturing transformation program
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified or have had work based experience equivalent to Degree level in an engineering discipline - can be mechanical, hydraulic or electrical/control systems or Manufacturing. Experience of working in a LEAN environment is highly advantageous and 2D & 3D CAD experience would be beneficial.
You must have the ability to design manufacturing processes with a flair for being able to describe methods, techniques, and processes in writing. Knowledge of and the ability to apply industry standard problem-solving methods is a must aswell as being able to present ideas in meetings and lead on initiatives.
We're looking for someone that can manage a high amount of priorities with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
About the company
For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.
We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.
Required Criteria

• Qualified or Has Work Based Experience equivalent to Degree level in an engineering discipline - can be mechanical, hydraulic or electrical/control systems or Manufacturing
• Competent at using standard Microsoft programs to advanced level
• Experience in improvement processes and design for manufacture/Assembly
• Knowledge of range of Manufacturing Processes and their attributes and limitations

Desired Criteria

• Experience of working in Lean environment preferable
• 2D & 3D CAD Competency is ideal

Skills you'll need

Skills Required