Manufacturing Engineer

DescriptionJob Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, Paid overtime opportunities
Pension, life assurance, generous holiday entitlement.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, ie
8.00am to 4.30pm Monday -Thursday [half an hour for lunch]; 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday [no lunch break]
TecQuipment is the leading provider of high-quality educational equipment for engineering disciplines
The company's laboratory products are used by students and educators across the world, in over 1500 establishments in more than 100 countries.
Be part of a rapidly growing, world-leading company that is now an employee-owned business where we all share in the responsibilities and successes.
The role:
This is a tremendous opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineer to play a critically important role as we continue to drive growth with an exciting range of world-leading products
Working as part of the Engineering team, you will have responsibility and will make a real difference to the performance of the business, developing in your career whilst being able to really see the impact of your efforts.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
You will have a wide remit to identify opportunities that will deliver most benefit to the business
This role spans the entire range of manufacturing engineering activities with a focus on process and design improvements to deliver quality improvements and meaningful cost reduction
TecQuipment has in-house machining, sheet metal, fabrication, paint, assembly and test operations and an extensive supply chain for specialised components so the role will be extremely varied and provide opportunities to deliver efficiency savings
This exciting role will include:
Identifying opportunities for process and quality improvements
Working with Production and Engineering to develop and implement improvements
Working with Purchasing and Engineering to drive improved supplier performanceEssential Experience from Candidate:
Experience within an SME manufacturer
Proven DFM/DFA implementation
Good knowledge of production systems including BOM structure, sub-assemblies, manufacturing routes, route timing and shop floor data capture
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal, CNC machining and electrical and mechanical assembly
2+ Years' experience within a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Experience of successful design cost-down activities
Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organisation
Ability to engage with people and drive projects to a successful conclusion within a high-pressure manufacturing operationDesirable:
Degree in Manufacturing/Production Engineering or equivalent
Experience and understanding of high variability low volume manufacturing
Knowledge of post process treatments
Strong IT skills and experience with MRP/ERP tools
Knowledge and experience of using SMED and zero-defect quality management / 6 Sigma / Kaizen tools
Ability to use 3D CAD - ideally SolidWorksBenefits:
51% employer pension contribution
3 x salary life assurance
Generous holiday entitlement
Free parking
Free PPE and uniform
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Design Engineer may also be considered for this role
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Negotiable
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
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Contract TypePermanentAdded10m 2dID3214146