Manufacturing Engineer

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client based in Bishops Stortford on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the correct process and transfer of capital equipment from the design stage into full production for NPD projects. Working with Production, R&D and Quality departments, the position is responsible for all alterations to the capital portfolio following assessments for suitability, test, validation, and all aspects of implementation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the adequate Design Transfer into Production, including accurate drawings, schematics and BOM.
• Ensure the design implementation is clearly and accurately translated into production build instructions.
• Lead planning and organisation of design transfer events (Production Preparation) executed by the mechanical/electrical/electronics/software design team.
• Meet internal quality procedures and external standards.
• Implement, as needed, new methods.
• Assist in modifications to equipment to achieve the desired improvements.
• Support production and/or suppliers.
• Ensure product and process validation.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Manager in optimising production processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Liaise with Development to resolve design issues in production.
• Resolve CAPA and complaint investigations with the Quality Department.
• Work with design and purchasing teams to mitigate supply chain issues with suitable alternative components according to tech files and regulatory certification listings.
• Create, implement, and modify electronic build manuals and work instruction documents for factory operators.
• Manage BOM, technical drawings and work instructions following change or up issue for continued accuracy and identify training requirements.

Experience, education & qualifications

• MSc Degree in Engineering or Technical field; or equivalent training and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in design transfer to production.
• Strong project management skills required.
• Be diplomatic and tactful.
• Possess a practical style and positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict through proactive action, and direct and timely communication.
• Ability to resolve product quality issues through interdepartmental teamwork.
• Ability to make sound data driven decisions; understand, track, drill down and question activities and issues in all functional areas.
• Has LEAN exposure (2P, Kaizen, DFMAS)
• Maintain a high attention to detail and provide well thought-out solutions.
• CAD experience is advantageous.

Working hours are Monday - Friday.

In return our client offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum DOE with free on-site parking.