Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Assembly

My client is part of a leading engineering and manufacturing group, specialising in medium size complex fabricated assemblies based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Reporting to the Principal Manufacturing Engineer, my client requires a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Manufacturing function on a 12 month fixed term contract to help support a large number of contract wins.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Manufacturing Engineer and working as part of the Engineering team, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the translation of customer requirements and specifications into ERP routings and manufacturing plans, fulfilling customer quality and technical specifications in the most cost-effective manner, and in accordance with our policies and procedures. You will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication and machining processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer specifications and quality requirements are thoroughly reviewed and understood and incorporated in all routings and documentation

• Produce process drawings (including DXF’s) and verification of existing process drawing ensuring conformance of the component.

• Define and produce drawings for Jig & Tooling requirements for manufacture.

• Effectively manage process change to minimise quality and scrap risk. Communicating any changes and introducing these with quality and specification attainment captured and demonstrated at appropriate stages of the manufacturing process.

• Produce detailed routings within ERP system including material requirements and documentation detailing manufacturing method and build sequences, showing targets times for each operation, aligned with contract budgets.

• Work with procurement to determine product specifications for the correct purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.

• Identify opportunities for improvement, waste elimination and cost reduction.

• Perform PFMEA and Risk assessments.

• During the process of product review and manufacture manage all subsequent technical queries by liaising with external/internal customers.

• Prior and during manufacture consult with operational team concerning product requirements and specifications to ensure manufacturing method and build sequences are understood, agreed and followed.

• Issue and control drawings, build sequences to the production team.

• Support the investigation and root cause analysis of external customer and internal NCRs as required and ensure corrective & preventive actions are incorporated into existing/ future routings and build sequences.

• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout. Support the business by identifying high return projects and preparing and presenting ROI justifications.

• Support and project manage the introduction of new manufacturing processes and equipment, making sure that project schedules and quality gates are met so that the project is delivered in time and to schedule.

About You

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained in a fabrication and/or complex assembly business. Ideally you will be degree qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

Key Selection Criteria

• Detailed understanding of profiling, fabrication, welding, painting, and machine operations

• Ability to interpret complex mechanical and technical drawings and create methodical process drawings for jig and tooling

• Customer facing experience

• Attention to detail

• Improvement focus

• You should have a positive approach, with the ability to work as part of a team and prioritise effectively whilst working to strict deadlines.

• Resilient and adaptable

• Ability to respectfully challenge and pushback on designs and proposals to internal and external stakeholders