Elevation's technical division are working with a globally recognised specialist in the medical sector on a career defining Senior Manufacturing Engineer position based in Leeds.
This role will help lead and develop a wide range of engineering activities cross functionally working closely with engineering leadership to optimise manufacturing processes.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Responsibilities:
Analysis of manufacturing KPI’s and the development of continuous improvement projects to drive throughput and yield improvements
Work cross functionally with engineering, production and others to optimise processes
Undertake root cause analysis to identify opportunities to optimize/improve manufacturing processes including using continuous improvement engineering methods (e.g., SIX Sigma and LEAN methods)
Develop tooling, assembly jigs and fixtures, employing technical design skills in support of operational activities, including test method validation
Support the analysis and resolution of complex manufacturing and compliance issues with the wider team
Provide technical engineering support for the design transfer and production of product ranges and support investigation into new technology
Lead manufacturing support tasks; give guidance to engineers/ technicians on conducting tests; train engineers / technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate engineer/ technician work where appropriate
Train, coach, and mentor lower-level employees on more complex procedures
Lead and establish complex project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to customer’s expectations, using project management tools (e.g., Project plan, risk analysis, etc.).
Manufacturing Engineer Education and Experience:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Technical / Medical (or equivalent engineering degree) would be desirable. HNC or time served also considered
deally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing (preferably medical or highly regulated manufacturing)
Knowledge of equipment qualification and design verification, process validation would be beneficial
Project management certification
Six sigma green belt (or higher) and/or lean manufacturing certification.
If you like to find out more information on the role, company and package, please feel free to apply or reach out to Jack Heffren / Katy Emmott at Elevation Recruitment directly