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Seismic Ltd.
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Stafford, Staffordshire
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer Hourly rates up to £40 - may be more depending on experience. Are you process driven? Have you got experience with leading and developing manufacturing projects? Are you looking for a new exciting challenge with a global engine manufacturer? We have a long-term contract opportunity (inside IR35) for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to manage and develop the Manufacturing Engineering Capital Projects & New Product Introduction (NPI) team to deliver projects and assignments that will make significant contributions to the business. The successful candidate must have experience of leading a team of manufacturing engineers, will be a recognised expert in manufacturing assembly, test & finishing processes and will have significant experience of managing new products into existing manufacturing process streams, new process justification and implementation of process & equipment improvements from design concept through to implementation. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Coordinating release dates and availability of facilities, equipment and material schedules to satisfy demand. Directly working with other teams and suppliers, negotiating building consensus and achieving compromise to agree project deliverables and milestones. Evaluating and promoting new manufacturing processes. Managing new product introduction programs including coordination of product design, component processing, and financial management to assure customer expectations are met whilst achieving functional and cost targets. Implementing cost reduction projects, ensuring concurrent product and process design and meeting the requirements of the manufacturing process. Perform analysis and initiate ideas using complex technical data. Required Qualifications: A self-starter with strong technical leadership skills. An Engineering, Technical or Science degree or relevant proven experience. Applicants MUST have extensive experience of assembly manufacturing processes, ideally engine assembly & including in-process validation, gained whilst working for an industrial or manufacturing organisation. Experience of lean manufacturing methodology would also be preferred. A practical understanding of failure analysis, problem solving, and product and process definition. Experience of implementing Lean manufacturing tools and techniques, utilising problem solving and root cause analysis tools Desired: Previous experience of 3D modelling tools (Vis Mockup, Creo, TeamCenter) For further information please contact Kym on This advert represents a summary of the full role description. The role is being made available by the end client on a contract/interim basis. The rate advertised is the rate paid by the agency to an Umbrella Employer.