MARS Recruitment
Manufacturing Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer | Abingdon | £45,000pa - £50,000pa plus benefits
Our client is a global manufacturing giant who has supplied the scientific research community for over 75 years. Their products are ground-breaking across lots of different areas of science, and as a business they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. Due to growth, they are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their manufacturing engineering team.
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer will support a low-volume, high-technology product line. You will take ownership of manufacturing processes, documentation and equipment, lead improvement initiatives, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This is a varied role where you will drive positive change, lead small project teams, and implement modern manufacturing techniques to improve key performance measures including quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Working collaboratively across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, NPI, and the Project Management Office, to problem solve and continuously improve
- Ensuring manufacturing processes and documentation are robust, effective, and fit for purpose
- Identifying and mitigating risks, delivering cost reduction opportunities, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance
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About You
- Ideally hold an HNC, degree, or equivalent qualification in an engineering or scientific discipline, combined with relevant experience in an electromechanical manufacturing environment
- Experience within a low-volume, high-technology manufacturing setting would be advantageous
- Knowledge of cryogenics, superconducting magnets, or vacuum technology would be highly beneficial; however, training can be provided for the right candidate
Skills and Experience Required
- Experience applying tools and methodologies such as:
- PFMEA and DFMEA
- Risk assessment and risk management
- Design for Manufacture Assembly (DfMA)
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Problem Solving methodologies
- Strong process development, documentation, and process control skills are essential, along with the ability to support technicians through build and test activities
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary
- Structured career development opportunities
- Good work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave
- Half-days on Fridays
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive plan
- Defined contribution Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible benefits package
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Application Process
For more information on the client, their products, career development, benefits, etc., please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a LinkedIn connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website.
Equal Opportunities Employer
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been successful at this time.
About MARS Recruitment
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
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