Manufacturing Operations Specialist

4 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom AXISCADES Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Specialist to oversee our current manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and implement cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and automation solutions that enhance factory capabilities and capacity.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Evaluating quality control processes and recommending improvements.
  • Analysing production data and providing reports to assist management in decision-making.
  • Ensuring compliance with company requirements.
  • Reviewing labour, material, and production costs.
  • Optimising workflow, equipment placement, and space utilisation.
  • Coordinating and managing manufacturing line updates.
  • Exploring and implementing new ways to automate existing production lines.
  • Conducting research, development, and deployment of manufacturing automation technology into global manufacturing facilities.
  • Supporting digital manufacturing initiatives by leading proof of concept (POC) studies and scaling them to production levels.
  • Supporting the development, implementation, and operation of Industry 4.0 and IIoT initiatives.
  • Collaborating with other manufacturing departments such as quality, materials, EHS, and facilities to provide innovative solutions.
  • Applying project management skills (schedule, cost, communications) and coordination of internal and external resources to execute projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Solid understanding of data connectivity within the manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborating with other business segments and reporting status to the Global Ops Team.
  • Designing and testing automation equipment and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science or similar field.
  • 3+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience of industrial automation, controls, manufacturing engineering or related role.
  • Some time spent in a design/DFM role.
  • Lean Practitioner and/or 6 Sigma Black Belt.

Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance.



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