Job Description

About Us

Our organisation is the West Midlands' leading provider of accredited precision engineering services. Our comprehensive capabilities allow us to offer a complete turnkey solution for design and manufacturing. From multi-axis machining to press tooling and fabrication, we deliver solutions for our customers' most complex manufacturing challenges.

Main Purpose and Scope of Job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. From initial design stages through to process planning, document control and offline programming product through the shopfloor. This role involves daily problem solving, continuous improvement activities and strategic project support.

Within this role you will report directly to the Projects Director.

Key accountabilities

Planning and designing the manufacturing process from start to finish from a continuous improvement perspective and reduction of waste. Producing accurate stage drawings, detailed documentation, set up packs, SOP's etc. Supporting the quotation process with lead-times and costs. Supporting heavily with new product introduction (NPI) projects and heavily support operators at the machinery. Closely supporting the production team by generating offline programs for CNC milling and turning machines including 3,4 and 5 axis to fulfil customer demands. Assisting and directing the prove-out process for NPI projects including CAD/CAM programs on the machines where required to guarantee first-time quality and production readiness. Supporting the quality department with PFMEAS. Supporting machining technicians with daily problem solving, implementing permanent corrective actions. Assisting with designing and selecting tooling and fixtures to aid process improvements enhancing machining capabilities. Producing accurate set up sheets and tooling logs to support consistent machine setup. Assisting the Project Director with the successful implementation of projects advising on areas for improvements. Leading technical discussions with suppliers and customers delivering engineering solutions.

Knowledge Required

Knowledge of CNC milling machinery setting/operating/programming using online and offline Tooling and fixturing 5S and lean methodology Knowledge of quality Knowledge of materials Knowledge of new product introduction Knowledge of ISO9001 & AS9100 standards desirable

Qualifications/Experience

Experience within Aerospace & Automotive Experience of APQP / PFMEA Ability to adapt to different CAD/CAM packages Computer literate HNC in mechanical engineering desirable
The person we are seeking is above all hard working, committed and innovative able to showcase these aptitudes as well as demonstrating the preparedness to work within a fast paced and dedicated team.

Our Recruitment Process

As an organisation, we are committed to fostering inclusion and equality within our culture to remove barriers from our recruitment and selection process. Therefore, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our vacancies.

Please note due to customer specifications, some candidates may be subject to undertake a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Further information will be provided upon offer of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Profit sharing Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Willenhall WV13 1LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person