Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Direct message the job poster from MatchtechOverviewSenior Manufacturing Engineer role collaborating with Engineering, Production and Project Team members to review new product designs, advise on Design for Manufacture principles, and support Production to meet daily targets. The role focuses on introducing new products into manufacturing by ensuring designs are standardised, manufacturable, and efficient. Responsibilities include developing production plans, designing layouts and tooling, supporting prototype builds, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position also supports daily production to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets while maintaining safety and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure the designs released to production are standardised, manufacturable and testable. Attend Project Meetings, Design Reviews and DFM Reviews.Support prototype builds to highlight and resolve problems prior to full scale production.Submit Manufacturing plans, detailing layouts, process maps, cycle times, resourcing levels, tooling, capital equipment, facility upgrades and workstation setup.Lead the New Product Introduction Phase of the Design Process, ensuring product quality, project timescales, cost targets, configuration and traceability requirements are met. This will also include training of Operations staff.Design and implement new production lines and facility layouts, including submissions for Capital Expenditure.Develop, design and implement Production Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to improve materials handling, standardisation and manufacturing efficiency.Calculate Work cell and production line balancing by conducting Time & Motion studies and Value Stream Mapping.Create Routings on the Company ERP System detailing process steps and standard times.Conduct root cause analysis of Non-Conformances and implement corrective actions.Manage equipment maintenance scheduling to minimise production stoppages.Estimate costs, production times and staffing requirements for new designs. Monitor production times to ensure published Product Costs are achieved and investigate any anomalies.Develop and maintain work instructions to ensure consistent standards are followed.Target scrap, rework and non-value-added activities by working with cross-functional teams and utilising Continuous Improvement methodologies.Work with Procurement and Production Support to improve material flow and reduce inventory.Investigate new techniques and equipment to ensure manufacturing philosophy incorporates current best practice.Support production to achieve on-time delivery of customer orders, including attending daily production meetings and resolving issues to minimise disruption.Follow Health and Safety procedures and address risks to maintain a safe working environment.Skills, Qualifications and ExperienceDegree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline with significant manufacturing experienceContinuous improvement techniques such as LEAN, Six-Sigma and TQMWork measurement and standardisationCompetency in ERP systems, including development of routings and Bill of Material structuresFamiliarity with 3D CAD drawing packages and competency in 2D CAD designStrong data analysis abilitiesUnderstanding of Engineering Change Control processesInterpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and other documentationExperience managing small teams (desirable)Company overviewWant to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace?The company has awards, most recently named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition SchemeBenefitsOptional 9 day fortnightTOIL1pm finish on a FridayAnnual bonus25 days holidayChristmas shut downOption to buy or sell holidayOption to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrificeReward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores4 x annual salary life coverImportant: All applicants must be able to obtain Security ClearanceSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Manufacturing and EngineeringIndustries: Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr