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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ref: AS3383782

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Production Optimisation
  • Quality Control Expert
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a valuable blend of technical skills and hands-on experience. They hold a HNC in a STEM discipline which underpins their knowledge base, making them adept in handling engineering challenges in diverse settings. A significant part of their career has been spent in sectors such as aerospace and national defence, where they honed their skills in optimising build strategies and solving complex production issues. They are particularly proficient in applicable problem-solving methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, ensuring significant enhancements in process efficiency and error reduction in manufacturing setups.

This candidate is recognised for their collaborative approach, frequently working across functions to meet and exceed project aims. They have successfully reduced production cycle times and rework costs in their previous roles, demonstrating a clear proficiency in making engineering designs practical while adhering to stringent quality standards. Their goal-oriented focus is now aimed at leveraging their expertise in a challenging environment, seeking a permanent role where they can contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

What makes them great?

  • Problem Solver: Exceptional ability to apply methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Team Collaboration: Proven track record in fostering cooperation among cross-functional teams to align design and manufacturing goals effectively.
  • Cost-Effective Strategies: Direct involvement in initiatives that have significantly cut down production times and costs, improving overall operational throughput.

Areas of expertise

  • Production Optimisation: Skilled in developing and executing manufacturing strategies that streamline production processes, demonstrated by a 15% reduction in cycle times at a previous role.
  • Quality Control: Expert in integrating stringent quality control measures, leading to a 20% reduction in rework costs by applying PFMEA and design for manufacturing principles.
  • CAD and Engineering Design: Comprehensive knowledge of engineering drawings and CAD models, which supports practical design and manufacturing solutions.