Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, an innovative company specialising in electric propulsion, requires a talented Manufacturing Engineer for an urgent project.This is a contract role outside IR35.Responsibilities:•Evaluating manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, testing, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators•Supporting manufacturing demand by relieving bottlenecks and problem-solving production constraints; attending breakdowns and reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams•Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors•Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout•Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes•Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements•Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trendsRequirements:•A degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent·Previous proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within an automotive or aerospace Tier 1 •Knowledge of continuous improvement methods and lean techniques•Familiar with process techniques and documentation such as FMEAs, process flows, work instructions, control plans etc.•Hands-on experience with bespoke equipment, tooling, and automation•Good understanding of design for assembly and manufacturing constraints for high-volume manufacture•Confident with both internal and external customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issuesJBRP1_UKTJ