SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a global automotive business in the Oxfordshire area : 

JOB TITLE 

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SALARY

£55,000 - £62,000

LOCATION

Oxfordshire

ROLE PURPOSE

Senior Manufacturing Engineers are a part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, responsible for ensuring efficient and effective translation of prototype and production intent electric powertrain products from design into manufacture.

As a leading part of a friendly and supportive community Senior Manufacturing Engineers will deliver into production a variety of prototype, low volume or high-volume high value/margin products, successful completion of which will involve supervision and mentorship of junior engineers on projects, driving innovation initiatives, and management of relationships with external stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production and/or review of technical deliverables including Bills of Material (BOM), Process Flows, Tooling specifications or work instructions.

• Develop and engage with other functions to establish and implement production line layouts, including sourcing and installing equipment.

• Conduct validation activities such as ‘dry builds’ or process experiments and failure investigations to qualify any designed processes and equipment.

• Design/develop/implement new/improved production processes or technologies that reduce costs, improve quality, or otherwise add value to the manufacturing operations.

• Organise own work schedule and those of supporting Manufacturing Engineers

• Attending design reviews and collaborating with engineers to suggest and implement design improvements focussed on ergonomics, quality, efficiency and safety of manufacture.

• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Produce written reports and make presentations to project teams.

• Contribute to developing best manufacturing practices that extend a competitive advantage.

• Contribute to the training and professional development of Manufacturing and Junior Manufacturing Engineers within the team.

• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Reference ID: 612490