Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

Contract Manufacturing Engineer
Fareham
£50-55/hr - Inside IR35

6 months

A couple of contract Manufacturing Engineer positions are available for candidates with experience in continuous improvement projects, solving production problems using data driven analysis and implementing more robust and reliable processes while working within a cross functional, supportive team.

The ideal candidate would be a manufacturing engineer with a good base understanding of lean & six sigma processes and production techniques (mechanical, materials, tool design etc), with industry experience across either Aerospace, Defence, volume production or product development environment.

Skills / Knowledge Required: Manufacturing Engineer

* Degree / HND 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

* Good experience in effective process release, right first time methods and reducing yield issues

* 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), coupled with strong numerical ability (data analysis) along with a confident manner and the ability to drive change

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