Manufacturing Engineer - Manchester

Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Responsibilities:

Investigates/implements improvements to facet of manufacturing/production.

Participates on any project teams as a team member or leader and provides the team with expertise, direction and advice. Responsible as a team leader to manage the projects by documenting each meeting, establishing timelines, goals, objectives and working within budget parameters.

Monitors the progress of jobs being performed by vendor(s), Tool and/or Maintenance room and provides direction as necessary.

Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis (may include welding, robotics, PLC)

Responsible for documenting current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals, etc. and provides information to management.

Co-ordinates the implementation of ECN's (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven.

Responsible for updating and product related documentation, e.g. set-up and operator instruction sheets, etc. and providing operator training as required. Assists operators in trouble shooting issues related to new equipment and provides recommendations on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.

Deals with customers on continuous improvement activities directly related to part/component is manufacturing.

Train maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble- shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.

Works co-operatively with Program Manager on new product launches to develop the budget and equipment acquisition when requested.

Team member on various Continuous Improvement teams within the organization.

Any other reasonable request made by management. Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5-10 years experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies

Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships

Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Cad Key, GroupWise

Ability to deal with conflict and/or resistance

Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to analyze information received from a variety of sources and provide recommendations

Rules, regulations and applicable legislation governing environmental regulations

Thorough knowledge of TS 16949/ISO 14001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ergonomics, Time Studies, Robotics and Industrial Relations

Knowledge of welding processes including projection, mig and laser

Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings

Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning + Tolerancing

Exercises judgment re: Handling various types of personalities when facilitating a Continuous Improvement team to achieve, optimum success of project, and Ability to identify improvement opportunities that contribute to quality and cost while still meeting

customer requirements.

Is accountable in areas of: Responsible for meeting budget parameters determined for each project associated with the purchasing of new equipment, Accountable for meeting established project timelines, and Maintain and update required documents in compliance with TS 16949 standards

Establishes/maintains relationships: Members of senior management and employees at all levels within the organization, Customers, and Suppliers of assembly and manufacturing equipment Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or Robotic)