Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on and driven Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance our manufacturing operations in a high-mix low-to-medium volume production environment. This role is instrumental in driving production efficiency quality compliance continuous improvement initiatives and successful product introductions and transfers. You will work closely with Production Quality Supply Chain and global stakeholders to ensure manufacturing excellence while supporting the delivery of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Quality Systems

• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation including JES SOPs PFMEAs work instructions and quality records.
• Manage equipment machine fixture and jig maintenance SOPs and operational checklists.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate controlled and aligned with quality requirements.

Production & Process Control

• Monitor analyse and report weekly and monthly OEE performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and production reporting tools.
• Conduct TAKT time studies touch-time assessments and in-process quality audits from assembly through packaging.
• Identify and implement productivity efficiency and process improvement initiatives through tooling methods and layout optimization.
• Troubleshoot production issues perform root cause analysis and drive effective corrective actions.

Training & Production Support

• Support production teams with on-the-job training (OJT) programs and certification activities.
• Ensure operators are competent and trained on manufacturing processes and procedures.

Software & System Control

• Manage Hitrax software ECNs including software verification release to production revision control and issuance tracking.
• Generate software activation codes through the Dongle programming station based on Supply Chain requests.
• Maintain system and software configuration control records.

Customer Quality & Inspection Support

• Partner with the Customer Quality Engineer to investigate customer complaints develop CAPAs and resolve Product Concern Forms (PCFs).
• Coordinate and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and third-party inspections with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring customer and regulatory quality requirements are met.

Equipment Tooling & Supplier Management

• Manage supplier engagement for equipment tooling and materials procurement.
• Evaluate supplier products against technical and quality specifications.
• Drive manufacturing automation and process improvements through equipment and tooling enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement approved manufacturing improvements that improve quality productivity and operational efficiency.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Provide hands-on engineering support during NPI builds pilot runs and production trials.
• Assess manufacturing readiness and provide feedback during early-stage builds.
• Compile and submit NPI reports highlighting findings risks opportunities and recommendations.

Product Transfer Projects

• Lead product transfer activities from planning through production launch.
• Establish new production lines including equipment installation layout design workflow planning and process setup.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs for transferred products.
• Set up and validate BOMs routings GDG requirements and system configurations to ensure successful production readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Engineering

• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing Design for Manufacture (DFM) and process validation initiatives.
• Analyse and improve manufacturing methods labour utilisation facility layout and equipment effectiveness.
• Design or recommend tooling fixtures automation and process enhancements.
• Compile and evaluate production and test data to support continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain Quality Production and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead weekly coordination meetings with global teams and stakeholders.
• Track action items manage issue resolution and ensure timely closure of open tasks.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company safety environmental health quality and export control requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety quality accountability and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronic Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
• Background in box-build manufacturing within a high-mix low-to-medium volume production environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting production lines new product introductions product transfers and manufacturing process improvements.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of manufacturing documentation quality systems PFMEAs SOPs ECNs and engineering change management processes.
• Experience with production equipment setup process validation and product launches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power BI and ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing DFM/DFT principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working across cross-functional and global teams.
• Highly motivated team player with strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence and process innovation.
• Lead impactful NPI and product transfer projects.
• Collaborate with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work in a dynamic environment where continuous improvement and innovation are valued.

If youre passionate about manufacturing process optimisation and delivering operational excellence wed love to hear from you.

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Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time