Manufacturing Engineer

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 month contract based in Trentham on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture.
• Define, review and analyse scrap data to determine root cause and drive corrective action.
• Scrap Reduction project planning and execution (Green Belt / Black Belt).
• Define, analyse and report process change requirements.
• Ownership of PFMEA and RPN reduction plans.
• Responsible for understanding Process Inputs to Process Outputs relationship.
• Define and analyse SPC data to ensure full manufacturing process control.
• Identify equipment upgrades / new equipment requirements and manage their validation.
• Responsible for clearly defining process methods (settings & parameters).

What we require from the candidate:

• You will have a degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
• You will have strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques.
• You will possess excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels.
• You will be an enthusiastic candidate with a flexible attitude to work and a keen interest in learning.
• Good team working skills are essential.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.