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Manufacturing Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,245 - 62,953 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Halewood, Merseyside
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: £40,245.53 - £62,953.73 (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation and 8 bank holidays)
Location: Halewood Transmission Plant
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00-15:30 and Friday 7:00-12:30
Job Introduction
As part of the manufacturing engineering team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of automotive technology. Your expertise will help develop, maintain, and improve cutting-edge manufacturing processes within the plant. You'll be responsible for managing projects that meet the highest standards of safety, cost-efficiency, and engineering excellence. Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, managers, production, and maintenance personnel, you'll contribute to an advanced automotive manufacturing environment, poised to become a global leader in electric vehicle powertrains.
This role is perfect for a manufacturing engineer with experience in gears machining and assembly. You'll work specifically with assembly and machining processes such as turning, drilling, spline rolling, and diameter grinding. Familiarity with gear processes-like hobbing, honing, helical grinding, and laser welding-is a bonus.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead and manage major capital projects while ensuring safety, cost control, and on-time delivery, aligned with engineering standards.
Own and oversee the manufacturing processes for key components and assemblies, driving cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
Ensure compliance with standards (GIS, TS16949, ISO14001, ISO18001) and promote environmental responsibility, safety, and a zero-accident culture.
Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, including contractors and trade unions, ensuring clear communication and seamless project execution.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovative solutions, applying Lean manufacturing techniques, and promoting a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ethos.
The Ideal Candidate
Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering with experience in conventional machining processes like turning, drilling, and grinding; experience in gear machining (e.g., hobbing) is a plus.
Strong knowledge of project management and problem-solving techniques (e.g., 8Ds, 5 Why, Six Sigma), with the ability to handle complex challenges and meet tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software, with an analytical mindset and a good understanding of data science principles.
Highly motivated, resilient, with excellent communication and leadership skills to manage teams and inspire collaboration.
Experience in Lean manufacturing, ergonomics, manual handling, and Statistical Process Control (SPC), with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvementBefore You Apply
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