Manufacturing Engineer

Telford
1 week ago
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The role of Manufacturing Engineer reports directly to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering but with a dotted line into the Lead Manufacturing Engineer. You will be a recognised technical expert within your discipline. You will have an understanding of all relevant techniques, theories and applications and you will be recognised within the Business and Discipline as a 'Subject Matter Expert' in a specific area.

Manufacturing Engineer Generic Duties and Responsibilities

Possess a good knowledge and understanding of RBSL's product and process portfolio and/or a back ground in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering. As such they will be able to readily understand and balance the priorities across manufacturing in support of both business and customer requirements.
Support the Procurement community in order to conduct capacity analyses, identify key constraints and recommend a course of action to reduce risk within the supply chain. Be the technical lead on specification responses obtained from suppliers to ensure that the technical requirements of the production line are achieved within the response. Manage any descoping activities required in order to meet financial constraints whilst achieving the agreed manufacturing capability. Support MvB, support supplier down-selection activities
Produce comprehensive manufacturing instructions to company template to ensure safe, efficient working to agreed quality standard. Refer to all PPE, risk, COSHH, PUWER and LOLER assessments and tooling/lifting equipment as necessary
Carry out Risk assessments(Including dynamic) and PUWER assessments supporting SHE & Operations.
To lead the activity of pre-production readiness of all new equipment, ensuring that the following requirements are met:-Product quality demonstration through liaison with the Quality department (via IAT and FAT),Relevant training of Operators and Support Functions on any production line tooling, jigs and fixtures, in-line with SHE requirements, Parts, tooling and consumable requirements are identified for tie-in with Logistics delivery planning, Support the SHE buy-off of any new technologies and equipment.
Providelineside manufacturing support to:
The Production Delivery Teams to develop and introduce methods of improving the productivity of existing manufacturing systems or techniques, taking into consideration the use of technology where appropriate
Create, approve, maintain risk assessments and work closely with SHE department to promote best practices within the business
Formal requests for problem solving within existing processes, factory layouts, equipment and machinery to improve existing processes where necessary using Kaizan, TAKT analysis, VSM and PFMEA.
Promote safe working practices and raise OSHENs incident reports to document any issues. Design safe working in to all manufacturing instructions/ad hoc task processes.
Have a good understanding of MBoM creation from the EBoM and how to structure the MBoM in accordance with the process flow.
Have an excellent understanding of PFMEA documents and how to write them.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Engineering Degree with experience in Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
Experience in defining and managing Key Performance Indicators.
Understanding of MTRL and manufacturing systems.
Excellent Communication skills.
Professional knowledge of relevant Engineering standards (including SHE regulations).
Experience in performing route cause analysis and reporting on countermeasures.
Security cleared or the ability to attain and maintain a UK security clearance up to SC level - Mandatory
Experience working with SAP and TeamcenterWHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
Annual incentive scheme
Life assurance
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Long Service rewards with additional holiday
Holiday purchase scheme
Health cash plan
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation

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