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Manufacturing Engineer Job in Gloucester

Job Description

Job Title:                    Manufacturing Engineer

Location:                   Gloucester

Salary:                       £32,000 – £35,000

Type:                         Full Time

Summary

Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes. Works closely with Design Engineers within the business in coordinating the issue of new products. Estimates manufacturing costs, makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements and agrees time standards, and maintains records and recording systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Key duties and responsibilities

Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods
Engineering planning and creation of Standard Operating Procedures
Analyzes and plans work force utilisation, space requirements and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Liaises with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
Liaises with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technologies
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
Identification and introduction of product/process improvements
Specifies material requirements, defining suitable methods of manufacture and ifentifying, and implementing necessary tooling and equipment
Responsibility for managing budgets, in terms of cost and time
Customer visits when required to establish customer requirements and problem solving
Carry out contract reviews, ensuring all specs can be met and engineering drawings are correct
Experience

Previous experience in similar engineering role in a design/ manufacturing environment
Competent with managing timescales and cost budgets
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
3D CAD Modelling
Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
Experience of cost saving processes and procedures
Strong knowledge of tooling design and manufacturing processes
Experience with automation desirable
Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good IT literacy, familiarity Microsoft programmes including Microsoft Project, and other project based software
Strong knowledge of CAD essential
Flexibility
Able to work as part of a team to tight deadlines and targets
MRP system knowledge desirable
Six Sigma Green Belt Qualified desirable
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant Engineering discipline, or qualified by experience
Technical HNC/ONC Qualified
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Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Location: Gloucester
Category: Engineering
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: £32000 – £35000/annum
Benefits: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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