Manufacturing Engineer

Prepare process designs for new product/process introduction including design and procurement of jigs, tooling and where necessary capital equipment.

Lead projects for new product/process introduction into manufacturing to ensure all project requirements are achieved.

Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.

Liaising with the research and development department to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground-breaking research.

Monitor and analyse current manufacturing methods to create improvements - process designs to prevent quality concerns, engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues

Participate in factory layout changes to facilitate capacity increase or operational improvement.

The go-to person for technical problems/ fault finding, giving advice and guidance.

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.

Support training department and department managers to create and maintain work instructions and other training material as needed to support training efforts.

Work off shift to ensure continuity amongst the team when implementing new processes and procedures.

Adhere to all quality and safety standards and take immediate action to correct safety issues.

Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Reporting on activities to the department manager

Excellent planning and organising capabilities

Knowledge of CNC machining / plastic injection moulding / mould making

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work well with all functional work groups within the company