Manufacturing Engineer

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Starting Salary: £50,367 with the opportunity to earn £59,987
Further salary progression available subject to performance in role
Bonus: Up to either 10% or 15% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance.
Working Pattern: Days (37 hours per week)
Location: Sellafield, West Cumbria or Risley, Warrington

What will the successful candidate be doing:

There are a number of positions being advertised which are for Lead Engineer Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineer.

Role Purpose
Supporting Lead Manufacturing Engineers in the implementation of the Manufacturing Products Organisation (MPO) strategy, ensuring efficient manufacturing and assembly of nuclear waste containers to meet quality and schedule requirements at scale.

Deliverables for Lead Manufacturing Engineer
•Leads a team of Manufacturing Engineers who are the primary point of contact for Manufacturing aspects of the MPOs Portfolio of Products. Acting as a deputy to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager as required.
•Maintain oversight of manufactured products throughout their lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to steady-state manufacturing, guaranteeing consistent adherence to product specifications.
•Challenge and improve working practices by contributing to the development and enhancement of standards, frameworks, and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
•Offer technical guidance and assistance to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) across the range of manufactured products, addressing complex manufacturing challenges.
•Serve as the Nominated Point of Contact (NPOC) responsible for approving Engineering Queries related to assigned product(s), ensuring compliance with quality standards and be primary point of contact for Manufacturing aspects of assigned products, ensuring technical understanding and alignment across teams and suppliers.
•Support the development of a highly skilled manufacturing engineering workforce within Sellafield, aligning with organisational goals and objectives. Identify training needs and promote best practices within the team.
•Represent MPO as a manufacturing Subject Matter Expert (SME), collaborating with manufacturers and interface with internal teams and external regulatory bodies to enhance and sustain manufacturing processes. Review and approve manufacturing submissions such as, process flow diagrams and equipment requirements. Driving continuous improvement and addressing negative trends whilst ensuring adherence to standards.
•Stay updated on industry standards, best practices, and technological advancements in manufacturing through networking and training initiatives. Challenge and contribute to the development of Sellafield standards, frameworks, and methods to promote industry best practices.
•Serve as the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) coordinator, guiding products through the Sellafield New Product Introduction (NPI) process to consistently meet specifications,
•Collaborate with manufacturers to enhance and sustain manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and addressing negative trends.
•Provide Manufacturing Engineering input for product interfaces, maintenance, and support, ensuring alignment with technical standards and user requirements.
•Manage manufacturing process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contribute to supplier evaluation for tenders.

What will the successful candidate be doing (continued):

Deliverables for Manufacturing Engineer
•Serve as the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) co-ordinator, guiding products through the Sellafield New Product Introduction (NPI) process to consistently meet specifications.
•Review and approve manufacturing submissions to Sellafield, ensuring adherence to standards for elements such as process flow diagrams and equipment requirements.
•Ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes are understood and accounted for with interfacing teams (SMEs, Design, Plant Teams, etc), partners and suppliers.
•Collaborate with manufacturers to enhance and sustain manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and addressing negative trends.
•Provide Manufacturing Engineering input for product interfaces, maintenance, and support, ensuring alignment with technical standards and user requirements.
•Manage manufacturing process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contribute to supplier evaluation for tenders.
•Point of contact, within Integrated Product Team (IPT), for Manufacturing aspects of assigned products, ensuring technical understanding and alignment across teams and suppliers.
•Challenge and contribute to the development of Sellafield standards, frameworks, and methods to promote industry best practices.
•Stay updated on standards, best practices, and technological advancements in manufacturing through training and professional development opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for people with the following:
•Higher level qualification in a relevant manufacturing discipline or equivalent level of experience.
•Knowledge and experience of the five core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC) to deliver product development projects from concept to full production.
•Knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing processes.
•Knowledge and demonstrable experience of geometric drawing tolerancing
•Demonstrable experience of delivering continuous improvements and root cause analysis, using recognised tools, , Six Sigma, Lean, Ishikawa, etc
•SC Clearance or ability to achieve.
•European Computer Driving License (ECDL) or equivalent experience.

Essential Skills:
•Higher level qualification in a relevant manufacturing discipline or equivalent level of experience.
•Knowledge and experience of a variety of manufacturing processes.
•Demonstrable experience of leading continuous improvements and root cause analysis, using recognised tools, , Lean, Ishikawa, etc.
•Experience of leading a team of engineers.

Desirable Skills:
•Knowledge and demonstrable experience of geometric drawing tolerancing
•Knowledge and demonstrable experience of design for manufacture, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting
•Knowledge of ISO GPS and associated standards.
•Knowledge and experience of the five core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC) to deliver product development projects from concept to full production.

Why choose Sellafield?

Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation’s nuclear deterrent. Today, we’re using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.

In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK’s nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond.

Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders. We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

What’s in it for you?

At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you’ll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.

Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Be a part of Sellafield’s 100 year mission.
• An attractive defined contribution pension scheme – the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution
• You will be eligible to take part in an Annual Incentive Scheme, which provides a bonus payment up to 10% or 15% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance rating as discussed with line management.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase an extra 2.5 days per year.
• The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Family Friendly Policies – Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lifestyle Benefits
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Reward & Recognition Policies.
• Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check.
• MyDiscounts – Employee Savings & Discounts.
• MyBenefits – A Charity Giving Scheme.
• Many, many more Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page:

Please Remember:

• As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.
• In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early.
• Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on .