Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Industrialisation

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Manufacturing | Engineering | New Product Introduction

If you've built your career around manufacturing engineering, new product introduction and process development, and know how to turn engineering designs into efficient, repeatable and cost-effective manufacturing processes, this is a role with genuine scope.

We're recruiting for an established international engineering manufacturer looking for an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing industrialisation, production process development and new product introduction programmes.

You'll work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and Manufacturing teams to ensure new products and processes are developed, validated and successfully introduced into production.

This is a hands-on engineering role combining Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA), manufacturing process design, production line development, quality planning and equipment specification, with responsibility for taking projects from initial concept through to production launch and operational handover.

What you'll be doing

Lead manufacturing engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP and capital investment programmes
Take ownership of manufacturing industrialisation from early concept through prototype, pilot builds and production launch
Develop manufacturing readiness plans, project milestones, resource requirements and risk assessments
Lead Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews to ensure products are designed for efficient production
Work with Design Engineering to improve product architecture, component selection, tolerances and assembly methods
Identify opportunities to simplify product designs, reduce part counts and improve manufacturing efficiency
Design and develop manufacturing processes, production cells, flow lines, workstations and factory layouts
Define manufacturing sequences, takt times, cycle times, line balancing, labour requirements and production capacity
Develop material flow, workstation layouts, lifting requirements and point-of-use arrangements
Validate manufacturing processes through modelling, trials, prototype builds and pilot production
Lead Process Flow and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities
Work with Quality Engineering to develop process control plans, inspection requirements and validation criteria
Identify manufacturing risks and implement mistake-proofing and preventative quality measures
Use structured problem-solving techniques, including 8D and root cause analysis, to resolve manufacturing and production launch issues
Specify manufacturing equipment, automation, tooling, jigs and fixtures to support new production processes
Develop technical specifications and capital investment business cases for new manufacturing equipment
Support equipment supplier selection, design reviews, acceptance testing, installation and commissioning
Evaluate opportunities for automation, robotics, digital work instructions, vision systems and automated inspection
Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier manufacturing readiness assessments
Define manufacturing BOMs, routings, labour standards, standard work instructions and training requirements
Monitor production ramp-up against safety, quality, delivery, cost and process capability targets
Complete formal handover of validated manufacturing processes to Operations and sustaining Manufacturing Engineering teams What we're looking for
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will need proven experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, process engineering or New Product Introduction within a complex mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing environment.

You should also have:

Typically 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, industrialisation or process engineering
A track record of taking new products or manufacturing processes from concept through to production launch
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles
Experience working with NPI, APQP, manufacturing readiness and production launch processes
Practical knowledge of Process Flow, PFMEA, process control plans and manufacturing validation
Experience designing manufacturing processes, production cells, workstations or flow-line layouts
Understanding of takt time, cycle time, line balancing, capacity modelling and labour planning
Experience specifying manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, fixtures and production automation
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Experience supporting prototype builds, pilot production and manufacturing process validation
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques
Strong problem-solving skills with experience using 8D and root cause analysis
Understanding of manufacturing quality planning, process capability and risk management
Working knowledge of CAD and PLM, PDM, ERP or MES systems
Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities
Ability to work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and external suppliers
Strong communication and influencing skills with a proactive, practical approach to engineering challenges
A strong commitment to manufacturing safety, quality and operational efficiency A degree, HNC/HND, technical apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required.
Experience within process plant, HVAC, modular manufacturing, capital equipment, low-volume/high-value or engineer-to-order environments would be particularly relevant.
Knowledge of automation, robotics, digital manufacturing systems, ISO 9001 and UKCA/CE requirements would also be advantageous.

The role

Sector: Manufacturing / Mechanical & Electromechanical Engineering
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Focus: NPI, Industrialisation & Production Readiness
Reporting to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who understands how to turn complex product designs into safe, efficient and scalable manufacturing processes, taking ownership from early engineering development through to successful production launch. xwzovoh

You'll be joining an established international engineering business with a strong focus on engineering excellence, manufacturing innovation and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence new product development, manufacturing technology and future production capabilities.

Apply now or contact Gapp Search for a confidential conversation