Manufacturing Engineer

Fareham, Hampshire, UK-

Up to -60,000 + benefits

A Manufacturing Engineer / Senior Manufacturing Engineer position is available for candidates who relish the opportunity to affect change, drive and lead projects, mentor junior engineers and solve production problems while working within a cross functional, supportive team.

The ideal candidate would be a senior manufacturing engineer or a manufacturing engineer who is looking to progress into a senior role, with a good understanding of lean & six sigma processes and production techniques (mechanical, materials, tool design etc), with industry experience across either Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, lower volume production or a product development environment.

Skills / Knowledge Required:

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject (e.g. manufacturing engineering, production engineering or mechanical engineering)
• Experience gained as a manufacturing engineer working within a lean manufacturing environment, ideally with AS9100
• Proven ability to implement Lean and Six Sigma process and experience of problem-solving methods (e.g. TRIZ, 8D, root cause analysis, FMEA etc), and in enabling continuous improvement
• Ability to take a problem, follow and lead logical plans to solve the issues and implement corrective actions and long-term solutions
• Experience gained in manufacturing of metal fabricated components, machined and welded parts, designing and making tools, jigs & fixtures within the manufacturing process. If you have the aptitude, ability and interest in understanding aerospace technology then this is the role for you
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), along with a confident manner and the ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers

Based near Fareham, Hampshire, the role is commutable from Southampton, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, Winchester, Chichester etc.

Benefits include- early finish on Fridays, Pension, Healthcare plan, social club, onsite gym & showers, free parking and discount schemes.