Team Jobs would like to share a new job opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer position in Desford.
The main purpose of the role is to provide expertise in paint processes and facilities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective product coating compliant with regulations and client standards.
JOB DUTIES: This staff position specialise in paint manufacturing engineering. Responsibilities include handling the process and facility needs for metal pretreatment, electrocoating, wet and power paint application, manual and mechanical handling, tooling, masking, work standards, and process development for both current products and new product introductions (NPIs).
Duties will include:
Apply in-depth technical knowledge of industrial pretreatment, electrocoat and wet and powder coating processes for problem solving and process improvement
Evaluate new product suitability for the paint process from drawings and CAD models and liaise with engineers for design changes as necessary
Validate NPI process through prototype builds
Masking development and first item buy-off
Create and maintain standard work documentation
Train Operations personnel in new processes
Design all lifting and suspension equipment and maintain statutory inspection and testing regime
Control repairs of lifting and suspension equipment
Validate all new equipment and tooling in collaboration with Operations
Fully investigate and report safety related issues to management and Operations personnel
CI sponsor for all safety and process improvements
Risk Assessments including manual handling studies
Obtain quotes and raise purchase orders
Ensure prompt payments to suppliers on receipt of invoice
Support capital plant upgrades and installations
Control spending within budgetary constraints and pursue cost saving opportunities
Work flexibly to occasionally implement changes outside normal production hoursAdheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to Safety, People, Quality, Velocity, Cost Reduction and Sustainability in performing assigned duties.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires:
A thorough knowledge of industrial paint processes for metal substrates, manufacturing concepts and Lean principles
The ability to influence others and lead teams
Excellent communication skills
A degree in a Manufacturing Engineering discipline (or related). Applicants with extensive relevant paint process and facilities knowledge and experience will also be considered.
A minimum of 3 years of appropriate manufacturing experience
Competent in using common office software
If you have relevant Manufacturing Engineer experience or any questions about the role, give us a call and ask for Patrycja or send your CV and apply today