Manufacturing Engineer

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis in Portsmouth to help plan and design manufacturing processes in an industrial plant utilising LEAN principles.
You’ll maximize efficiency by analysing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilisation, as well as determine parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Basis: Contract
Hours: Mon-Fri. 37 hours per week
Hourly rate: £30-£35 per hour PAYE only (Hourly rate is DOE and holiday pay will be paid in addition)

Main responsibilities:
* Review existing production Cells and implement changes to improve manpower utilisation.
* Provide support to the manufacturing Cells and drive continuous improvement.
* Provide solutions / improvements to address HSE issues.
* Provide technical / process support to Engineering Technicians.
* To ensure that all new or modified processes, equipment and materials are introduced and used in accordance with UK Health and Safety regulations and Company Procedures.
* To ensure process, equipment and ergonomic risk assessments are completed where necessary.
* To assist the Technician team in determining the correct TPM activities and schedules.
* Procure new or enhance existing equipment, through either in house modifications or third party.

Ideal candidate profile:
* 3 years+ experience in Manufacturing Engineering related support or suitable discipline.
* HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, preferably in Mechanical and Production Engineering, or recognised time served apprenticeship.
* Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (or practical application) is desirable.
* Experience in a medium to high volume production environment will be essential, and a proven working knowledge of assembly automation including PLC’s is desirable.
* Proven Experience in managing projects is essential.
* Previous experience of managing reporting staff is desirable.
* Can do attitude and a team player
* Proactive in HSE
* Fluency in English language (written & verbal) is essential

Additional Information:
* All applicants must already hold the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.
* A drug screening is required on all successful candidates prior to starting the contract.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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