Contract Manufacturing Engineer
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Ascot, Berkshire, UK
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Salary
£350.00 / day
176 days ago
Job Description:
Contract Manufacturing Engineer
6 month contract, Immediate start available
We currently have an opening for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to undertake a varied contract role.
The focus of this position is to have a hands-on shop floor presence and support both new products and also lean/continuous improvements to achieve increased production output across mechanical assembly and manufacturing operations.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Identifying ways to drive out waste and optimise current processes and tooling.
- Standardising work instructions, look at ways to reduce change over time on equipment, simplifying component assembly
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and bottlenecks to reduce cycle time and improve overall effectiveness using Continuous Improvement / Lean tools
- Work with the manufacturing teams to optimise the production lines and simplify assembly and manufacture.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities using Lean tools and promote the use of tools such as FMEA's
To succeed in interesting and varied role you will ideally have:
- Proven Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering experience within a mechanical manufacturing or assembly manufacturing environment,
- A working knowledge of lean tools and initiatives
- Experience in a low / medium volume mechanical assembly environment preferred.
Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
United Kingdom
- Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
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Years Experience
2+ years
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Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Educational level
HND/HNC or equivalent