Virtual Manufacturing Engineering Engineer

We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to support one of our customers with a role that includes the support of operational activities of the production and assembly departments from concept through to the production of the product and requires a clear understanding of structure, manufacturing, tooling, assembly process and system interaction. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The contract can be for sub-contract labour but staff positions are available for the right candidates. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to our client and will be expected to be proactive and self-motivated in delivering the targeted outputs to support the product.
The Manufacturing Engineers will report directly to the Programme Delivery Leader (PDL) and their role will involve them to be based at one of our Client's sites.
Working within the ME team in our Marine Business Unit, successful candidates will join our experienced team, with whom you will work on varied projects in high-tech and future-oriented industries taking on exciting and responsible tasks according to your skills and knowledge, thus expanding your existing know-how.
Provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure the build quality and relevant standards are achieved and attained in line with the overall programme schedule
Be the communication line between manufacturing/assembly and engineering ensuring clear and accurate direction is given to the relevant teams
Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
Provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols
Interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings
Ensure planning and process encompass the Quality Assurance requirements
Drive Continuous Improvement activities with respect to quality, cycle time and process improvements
Work closely with representatives from other internal functions, e.g. manufacturing, design engineering and quality and external parties as required (i.Have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes
Engineering Degree or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience
Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience
Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating components including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling.
Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques and business systems.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings.
SAP aware/ user, in context of manufacturing engineering usage.
Good knowledge of gear manufacturing processes and capabilities, high tolerance machining, including pre and post machining operations in an extremely regulated and controlled environment.
The use of holding and handling Jigs and fixtures to allow delicate and sustained operations to be performed safely, as well as station to station movements/rotations etc, all operations which can be both complex and high tolerance must be completed safely and in a controlled manner and with no risk to the product or personnel.
Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing environment, with engineering design and supply chain.
Design for Manufacture (DfM) experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills capable of building good working relationships within the organisation
Industrialisation experience (factory layouts, tooling deployment etc).
Assertiveness, independent, structured way of working and the ability to find oneself in a multicultural working environment.
Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards.
Demonstrable experience in product development and developing manufacturing capability and processes.
Experience defining or updating inspection processes is highly desirable.
Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience of applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, and Model Based Realisation.
Experience of CNC programming.
Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered.
Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality.
Due to the nature of the project candidates must have or be eligible for UK Security Clearance

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