Manufacturing Engineer

Why you should apply: Newly created role: Brought about by expansion and increased order books this is an additional position that is now required to assist in the company's continual growth plans. They are not done yet: The company has plans to increase their turnover by a further 50% in the next 3-5 years. Interesting and varied work: The employer supplies their products to a wide range of different industries providing you with frequent engineering challenges to overcome. There is also plenty of NPI work upcoming and a strong focus on Lean and CI being launched which you will play a key part in implementing. Start your weekend early: Work a 4 and a half day week finishing by around 12:30pm on a Friday giving you time to indulge in hobbies and interests or just be able to pick the kids up from school. What you will be doing: Assisting in the delivery of successful NPI processes. Working to rectify any production issues that occur and putting in place corrective actions to ensure no reoccurrence of the issues. Collection of data to be able to identify and make decisions on areas for improvement. Communicating with all departments internally as required to ensure smooth transition of products into manufacturing. Supporting of the test department as required Helping to deliver Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site.What you will need: Experience in electronics manufacturing Technical knowledge of a variety of processes including SMT, AOI, etc. Experience of NPI processes A relevant electrical or electronic qualification is desirable (minimum HNC) Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniquesWhat you will receive: A salary of £40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience) + pension, cash plan healthcare, etc. The working hours Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-12:30pm on a Friday. The company do offer some flexibility around this to start and finish a little earlier or later if it suits the person. How to Apply If you are a production engineer, process engineer, NPI engineer or manufacturing engineer with electronics manufacturing experience that is keen to find your next challenge working with a growing SME, please click apply. Do not worry if your CV is not up to date; we can sort that out later. If you want to discuss this first, call the office and quote ref BBBH4487 Manufacturing Engineer. By clicking Apply you accept our privacy policy (see the link below or visit the footer of our website) and give permission for Sigma to contact you via email, phone & SMS regarding this job, other jobs and general recruitment services. Location & postcode of advert are approximate. Privacy Policy: (url removed)