Manufacturing Engineer

3 months ago

Wellingborough, United Kingdom Autocraft Solutions Group Full time

Due to further growth at our Wellingborough facility, we are looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a track record in the production of machined components from design through to manufacture.

The Company

Autocraft Machining Solutions is part of the Autocraft Solutions Group. Our 7,000sqm facility in Wellingborough is home to the group’s medium to high volume machining capability. AMS specialises in cylinder head & block machining, bed plates, ladder frames, EV motor & transmission casings, and structural BIW components.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained through product conformance to agreed engineering standards and processes. The responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to engineer and administer the process and equipment required for manufacturing activities. Engineers will work with a cross-functional team responsible for the total life cycle of manufacturing projects.

You will drive new product introduction across all aspects of manufacturing engineering in support new proposals, implementation of new lines to include machining and sub assembly processes such as pressure test, part marking, washing etc. You will also be responsible to identify new equipment and improvements to existing processes in support of achieving team and company targets for SQCDPE

Duties

Define the process of manufacture for new manufacturing lines. Identify latest and new technologies to take the business forward for the next 10 years.
Create plans from concept to installation including business justification for approval.

Support studies and proposals to assist the business in winning new work.

Installation of new equipment and improvements to the existing facility to include vendor management, installation and prove out to expected requirements (TACT, Quality, Availability etc.). Prove out fixtures, tooling & programs on CNC machines. Installation and ongoing process management of sub assembly systems (ptest, washes etc.) To evaluate existing manufacturing systems with a view to optimisation, cost reduction and general continuous improvement using lean principles. Then where appropriate within a cross-functional team, implement the relevant changes. To specify, procure and sign off standard and bespoke tooling, equipment, and machinery, to ensure that robust capable processes are established. To produce and understand CNC part programs, using a variety of programming languages, preferably having CAM experience. To provide process restructuring planning and support. To generate and evaluate technical drawings using CAD including component drawings, factory, and equipment layouts. To create, maintain and develop Process Documentation , Process Sheets, FMEA, Process Flow and APQP. Carry out internal process audits to ensure that process instructions are being followed and are correct. Take and drive any remedial actions as necessary. To develop repair and rework schemes for products including containment actions and concessions.
To lead, co-ordinated or participate in problem solving activities using approved tools and techniques (PPS, DMAIC etc.) To work in a IATF16949 environment, upholding the ethics of the company’s quality standards. To travel both in the UK & abroad for supplier/customer visits to support the requirements of the programmes/projects. To have working knowledge of the legislative requirements of Health & Safety, Environmental and Risk Assessment. To perform any other duties reasonably required to achieve departmental and/or Company objectives as deemed appropriate by the Manager / Director responsible.

Requirements

Qualifications

A HND or Degree in Mechanical, Production or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent is preferred Recognised Engineering apprenticeship with minimum 5 years’ experience post apprenticeship in production environment

Experience

Proven experience gained within low to medium volume machining processes, preferably gained within an automotive environment Previous experience of project co-ordination including budget control and man management skills Previous experience of constructing CNC programmes from 2D drawings and 3D models and ability to prove out on CNC machines Proven experience of CNC cutting tool Proven experience of CNC machine manual programming Working knowledge of sub assembly process , p/test, part marking, washes etc

Desirable

Previous Experience of CNC programming using CAD CAM package SixSigma training to at least Green Belt

Required Skills

Solid Works, Autocad / Powermill experience IT literacy, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint Interpretation of geometric tolerancing and 2D drawings Good communication skills. Able to communicate and present to all levels within the business Problem Solving using recognised tools and techniques, PPS, DMAIC Understanding and experience of APQP, FMEA’s, PPAP, SPC

Benefits

Salary - up to 50k depending on experience. Growing and financially secure business Full-time, permanent position, staff day shift and early finish on Fridays Company quarterly performance bonus scheme Employee Assistance Programme On-site parking Free Tea & Coffee Uniform provided Pension

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