Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering Department

Reporting to Design Lead & Production Manager, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

• Ensure compliance with agreed build specification and company design criteria.
• Communicate with the Works planning and supervisory team to ensure internal production targets and delivery dates of specific contracts are achieved.
• Ensure allocated design works are in accordance with the AFS production planned schedules.
• Technical liaisons with AFS Engineering, fabrication and copper cell.
• To set a professional standard.
• To collaborate with other departments in the company to enhance the design process.
• Increase department efficiency and overall design productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement to adopt best practices and standards for CAD based engineering projects.
• To drive forward standardisation and minimise the requirement for rework.
• Work closely with electrical engineering and collaborate with the aim of continuous improvement between both design processes.
• Generate clear and technical assembly drawings.
• Raise internal purchasing requests required for the relevant contract.
• Compilation of all data to enable invoicing to be recorded accurately.
• Responsibility for complying with and implementing the BS EN ISO 9001 system within their area of activity.
• Attend meetings as required/requested.
• Attend regular design meetings where necessary to provide technical advice on the practicalities of upcoming Designs
• Any situations that require disciplinary procedures should immediately be brought to the attention of the AF Group HR department in the first instance and subsequently the Engineering Director or a Contracts Engineer if not available.
• To inform the local Managers of any departmental concerns.
• Ensure full compliance with the company’s Business Management System within your area of responsibility
• Standard Level of IT skills
• Good Communication Skills at all levels
• Time Management
• Good understanding of AF Switchgear Electrical & Mechanical
• 3D SolidWorks
• AutoCAD

  Working hours:

  Total Hours: 37.50

  Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

  07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

  Friday (start / finish time):

  07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

  Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BUPA Private Medical Care
  • Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday buy
  • Cycle to work
  • Death in service benefit
  • Company sick pay