Manufacturing Technician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Technician to join a manufacturing engineering team, taking ownership of production processes and equipment to drive improvements across the manufacturing lines while developing new skills and techniques. This role performs the duties of manufacturing problem identification and resolution, industrial validation support, and manufacturing documentation control, and works closely with the Principal Engineer, coordinating day-to-day support to operations staff and contributing to future opportunities within manufacturing architecture and factory of the future principles. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction * Supporting the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, process proving activities and similar methods * Managing configuration control through the embodiment of design modifications into manufacturing documentation and industrial validation * Supporting the non-conformance process * Ensuring products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency and economic factors * Assuming responsibility for safe operating implementation of changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE and human factors specialists * Liaising with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM) * Compiling and updating Manufacturing Instructions while maintaining production BOMs * Developing and controlling tooling The ideal candidate would have: * Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace The ideal candidate must have: * A formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3, plus formal further education to Level 4 (HNC) or equivalent in a relevant subject, OR a Degree in a relevant subject * A proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to meeting delivery milestones * The ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions * The ability to work within and contribute effectively to a team environment This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: * Company bonus scheme, based on company performance * Strong employer pension contribution * Opportunity for paid overtime * Generous flexi leave allowance, with additional days available * Flexible working arrangements welcomed * Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave, plus neonatal leave and fertility testing/treatment support * Healthcare Cash Plan, providing cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, and health and wellbeing costs * Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) will be considered. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions