We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to support one of our customers with a role that includes the support of operational activities of the production and assembly departments from concept through to the production of the product and requires a clear understanding of structure, manufacturing, tooling, assembly process and system interaction. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The contract can be for sub-contract labour but staff positions are available for the right candidates. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service to our client and will be expected to be proactive and self-motivated in delivering the targeted outputs to support the product.

The Manufacturing Engineers will report directly to the Programme Delivery Leader (PDL) and their role will involve them to be based at our Client's site.

Working within the ME team in our Marine Business Unit, successful candidates will join our experienced team, with whom you will work on varied projects in high-tech and future-oriented industries taking on exciting and responsible tasks according to your skills and knowledge, thus expanding your existing know-how.

• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving skills to the manufacturing and assembly teams to help ensure the build quality and relevant standards are achieved and attained in line with the overall programme schedule
• Be the communication line between manufacturing/assembly and engineering ensuring clear and accurate direction is given to the relevant teams
• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, and profile grinding) and finish grinding (journals & cones/ thrust faces), liaising between the Design Engineering team and the machine tool operators.
• Provide guidance of manufacturability of components and capability of the machine tools to ensure a right first time approach is achievable and to support the design projects in design reviews, providing clear input
• Lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols
• Interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings
• Ensure planning and process encompass the Quality Assurance requirements
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities with respect to quality, cycle time and process improvements
• Identify and design bespoke methods and tooling ensuring the relevant Machinery Safety regulations are maintained
• Work closely with representatives from other internal functions, e.g. manufacturing, design engineering and quality and external parties as required (i.e supply chain, auditors)
• Create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations
• Have a good understanding of the implications and practices associated with heat treatment processes

• Engineering Degree or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience

• Working knowledge of the manufacturing methods of rotating componentry including, but not limited to, turning, boring and milling.
• Working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing techniques and business systems.
• Detailed understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ approve stage manufacturing drawings.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience of CNC programming.
• SAP aware/ user, in context of manufacturing engineering usage.
• Good knowledge of gear  manufacturing processes and capabilities, high tolerance machining, including pre and post machining operations in an extremely regulated and controlled environment.
• Previous experience in developing highly technical material handling solutions.
• The use of holding and handling Jigs and fixtures to allow delicate and sustained operations to be performed safely, as well as station to station movements/rotations etc, all operations which can be both complex and high tolerance must be completed safely and in a controlled manner and with no risk to the product or personnel.
• Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing environment, with engineering design and supply chain.
• Support prototype build activities with new processes and support resulting evaluative and non-analytical verification.
• Knowledge and understanding of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys).
• Identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, commensurate with a new product introduction.
• Demonstrable experience in product development and developing manufacturing capability and processes.
• Experience of applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, and Model Based Realisation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive ‘Team Player’ with a focus on delivery and quality who can work and act autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills and be capable of making sound technical judgements and appropriate decisions.
• Assertiveness, independent, structured way of working and the ability to find oneself in a multicultural working environment.

• Design for Manufacture (DfM) experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews.
• Delivering results and driving innovative change.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills capable of building good working relationships within the organisation
• Understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles.
• Industrialisation experience (factory layouts, tooling deployment etc).

• Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards.
• Experience defining or updating inspection processes is highly desirable.
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered.
• Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality.
• Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

• BPSS Clearance with SC status in progress.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive