Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
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Were leading the transition to zeroemission mobility.
Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UKs largest bus manufacturer.
At Alexander Dennis and across NFI and our family of brands we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge which guides our daily actions and longterm planning we are passionate about creating a better product a better workplace and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.
Are you ready to embrace the challenge Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a skilled Manufacturing Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact Were looking for someone to support our operations in achieving the plants delivery cost quality and safety goals. In this role youll play a key part in ensuring our production lines are set up for successboth proactively by optimizing processes for new contracts and reactively by tackling issues to drive efficiency and reduce costs. If youre passionate about manufacturing excellence and thrive in a fastpaced environment wed love to hear from you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Provide technical authority for manufacturing processes.
- Implementation of process improvement activities across the manufacturing function.
- Ensure the completion of all preproduction/NPI tasks in line with KPIs.
- Responsible for handson process fault finding and support on production escalations either electrical or mechanical (ideally both).
- Delivering Standardised Work Practices.
- Line/workstation layout and improvement from material delivery at line to final shipping.
- Allocation and creation of kit lists and accurate cycle time / Takt charts.
- Creation and maintenance of line build standard operation procedures (SOPs).
- Improvement of manufacturing tooling/process to improve production processes & build hours.
- Provide DFM feedback to R&D through formal methods including PFMEA and build reports.
- Support outsourcing of subassemblies.
- Ability to support with lifting equipment/working at height would be an advantage.
- Experience with CAD packages (Solid Edge / Teamcenter) would be an advantage.
- Constantly seeking to drive down build costs and increase efficiency using structured methodologies such as Lean.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- NPI Manufacturing Engineering experience delivering constant customer specific change into our production lines.
- Ideally with mechanical or electrical manufacturing engineering technical competency.
- Production change control (managing ECO and Deviation/Concession into production).
- Proactive line set up to enable improved build hours.
- Data driven reactive line support to improve build hours / cycle time. Assuming full ownership for build hours issues for assigned product line / build stages.
- Excellent engagement with and ability to influence all relevant stakeholders including production operations.
- Strives for continual improvement driving manufacturing processes towards Industry 4.0 or best in class.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:
- Generous salary package we reward our people at the level they deserve.
- A 37hour working week with flexible working options giving you that much needed work/life balance.
- Ongoing employee development through a variety of inhouse training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
- Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
- 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for the future.
OUR WHY:
We move people. The worlds most precious cargo.
We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable onroad mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design deliver and support marketleading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe accessible efficient and reliable.
NEXT STEPS:
If this sounds like you and youre interested in coming aboard then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!
We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
If you are an internal applicant you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.
Due to the volume of vacancies and applications we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however you require an alternative method of applying please give us call onor send an email to
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Employment Type
Full Time
