Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Requisition ID: 1980ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 1,800Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SCFinal Clearance: DVExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-LMUK AmpthillBusiness Unit: MFC-LMUK AmpthillStandard Job DescriptionPerforms in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.About the roleThe Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build.This role will focus on involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones.As part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future business.The Manufacturing Engineer will drive a proactive approach to right first time quality to promote growth, will enhance the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards and contribute towards a significant reduction in overall manufacturing costs.Develop manufacturing processes.Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.Creation of detailed process instructions.Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.Required skills, qualifications and experienceDetailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc).Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial.