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SENIOR ENGINEER

PRINTING INDUSTRY

MANCHESTER AREA

Mon-Fri 6-2

£40,000-£45,000 + Training, Pension and Holidays

Due to an increase in customer demand in our clients business, they are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in the Manchester Area on a days based position.

This role offers the opportunity to work for a true independent market leader and established global brand. With progressive training and development this role allows potential promotion in the longer term. With a long established presence on a UK wide scale and a consistent order book this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a technical challenge.

Role Description

• Reporting into the Operations Manager & Manufacturing Manager, working to dynamic KPI’s and be influential in the drive for Continuous Improvement of manufacturing.
• Training and mentoring one direct report (graduate engineer) on manufacturing and maintenance engineering principles.
• Completing maintenance on machinery when required
• To be the front-line contact for all engineering resources and be on hand to provide engineering solutions to all aspects of the company.
• To create, issue, monitor and review a maintenance schedule in line with equipment manufacturers guidelines and in-house knowledge of weaknesses.
• Carry out the requirements set out in the TPM schedule. Schedule is visible and maintained with clear status vs schedule.
• Build & progress relationships with suppliers to ensure we get the best service from them when needed.
• Work within a maintenance budget and deploy root cause problem solving techniques to reduce costs. Controlling and negotiating cost discrepancies with suppliers and contractors.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical and/or electrical engineering education (Degree/ HNC/HND)
• Demonstrate a logical problem-solving mindset
• IOSHH Trained
• Lean Manufacturing Practitioner
• Strong manufacturing background (preferably in a fast-moving made-to-order business)
• TPM within manufacturing environment
• Has a good understanding of software and technology engineering practices
• Strong influencing and decision-making skills, working on own initiative, and be a self-starter
• Ability to change approach depending on the project complexity or size

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, and how, and when to use them
• Able to demonstrate significant cost savings as a result of efficiency savings.
• Numerate with great understanding of business finance
• Computer literate: knowledge of Microsoft office suite and process mapping software

Company Information

As a business our client is a market leading manufacturing company with a strong presence on both a UK and global scale. With a growing portfolio of clients and plans to expand even further this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

To apply please email your CV / resume to connor@hunterselection.co.uk.

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