Salary: 28000 - £30000/annum + Benefits
Category: Engineering & Technical
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Staffordshire, West Midlands
Posted on: 29/07/2010

Manufacturing Engineer



There is an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technical Engineer to provide technical/manufacturing support as the customised product capability develops.



You will need for this role:



- Experience in technical / manufacturing role



- Extensive knowledge of sheet metal / fabrication manufacturing methods



- Extensive knowledge of CAD/CAM and AutoCAD software (Radan CAD/CAM desirable)



- Ability to read and produce accurate engineering/manufacturing drawings



It is anticipated that the role will be split into 2 main areas, firstly, to provide technical support in work preparation so that non-standard/bespoke items flow through the production facility efficiently and secondly in providing support to the maintenance department.



Approximately 60 per cent of this role will be in relation to work preparation and you will be expected to carry out various tasks, including the production of manufacturing/sub-con drawings, laser programs and PPDs. The remaining 40 per cent will be taken up supporting plant maintenance providing technical and engineering support.



Our Client is a world leader in the manufacture and marketing of acoustical ceilings, suspension systems and residential and commercial floor products



The Role:



Ensure that manufacturing drawings, laser programs and any other relevant information is produced accurately and in a timely manner to ensure efficient manufacture of semi-standard/bespoke product



Work with and support AS Project Manager(s) to ensure customer requirements are met in respect to design and manufacture of products



Provide technical/engineering support to the maintenance supervisor in the design, manufacture and procurement of relevant materials



Provide Technical support to Plant productivity improvement initiatives



Ensure Health & Safety & Environmental Compliance in Daily Operations



Production of project drawings for customer approval



Provide cover in the writing of perforation programs (PPDs)



Ensure all technical materials are available to support manufacture



Advise planning of process run rates of bespoke items



Production of mock-ups to prove technical solutions



Support the achievement of customer service metrics through accurate and timely tech support



Develop customer requests into acceptable and cost effective configurable solutions



Requirements:



HNC in an engineering / manufacturing discipline preferable



Experience in technical / manufacturing role



Extensive knowledge of sheet metal / fabrication manufacturing methods



Extensive knowledge of CAD/CAM and AutoCAD software (Radan CAD/CAM desirable)



Ability to read and produce accurate engineering/manufacturing drawings



Computer literate



The training required would be on in-house systems and on the product portfolio



Knowledge of suspended ceilings desirable



Experience in managing small projects



Knowledge of CNC laser cutting techniques preferable



You should be self motivated and able to work unsupervised, be organised & attentive to detail and have problem solving ability with creativity



Be a good team player and Integrate well with other employees



This position may occasionally require some travel



Benefits:



25 days holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Personal accident cover

Heavily discounted BUPA Health Insurance

Service award

Staff discounts

Sickness pay

Vacancy Reference: 107511302
Employer/Agency: Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd