£40000 - £45000 per annum + Pension, Life Assurance, Holidays Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

Senior Engineer

SENIOR ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING 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 Senior 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
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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