Hays
Manufacturing Engineer
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Hays Engineering is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Cookstown. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Your New Role
In this role, you will:
- Develop and optimise assembly processes to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
- Design and implement assembly line layouts, workflows, and procedures, carrying out time and motion studies to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the assembly area.
- Provide technical support to daily assembly operations, troubleshooting issues related to equipment, processes, and materials.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain documentation such as risk assessments, work instructions, process flows, and SOPs.
- Specify and procure tools, fixtures, and equipment required for assembly operations, overseeing installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Develop preventative maintenance plans and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Work closely with quality teams to ensure assembly processes meet product specifications and standards.
- Analyse production data, implement corrective actions, and conduct root cause analysis to reduce defects and improve overall quality.
- Lead projects aimed at improving assembly performance, developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and report on progress.
- Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and quality standards, developing training materials and delivering regular training sessions.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to support ongoing success in the role.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in assembly operations.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools.
- Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- The role is primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment.
- May require occasional travel to supplier sites or other company locations.
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What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Parking
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Referral scheme
- Career progression
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
- manufacturing engineer
- process engineer
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