
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
- Leicester Groby, Leicestershire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Designing of new project specific tooling. Developing, documenting, and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Researching and scoping proposals for investment of new innovative manufacturing technologies.
- Organising and optimising of tooling and manufacturing processes
- Planning coordination, installation/commissioning of new kit, equipment, or contractor supervision.
- Development/validation of new tooling suppliers
- Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
- A keen and innovative Engineer who has strong leadership abilities to lead change within our mechanical manufacturing organisation.
- An engineer with strong CAD Design skills (Preferably in Creo or Solidworks), who can model tooling concepts and see them through to a detailed design.
- Ability to conduct mechanical calculations or FEA simulations is desirable.
- Capability to set and meet aggressive goals. Motivated and driven to continually improve. Driven self-starter who reacts positively to challenges.
- Have excellent organisational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Methodical worker with focus on attention to detail. Structured in approach and well organised.
- Have outstanding computer literacy and knowledge of design. Computer literate in Word processing, Excel and Power point applications.
- Have the aptitude to work as part of a diverse and multi-disciplined project team, whilst working on multiple projects and delivering to EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, and presentation.
- Have a broad knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes, their engineering challenges and best practices.
- Be motivating and an influencing change agent.
- Have a flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel when required.
- Have demonstrated experience leading engineering design and design reviews.
- Have the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
- Be proficient with design tools such as Creo, AutoCAD etc.
- Have the proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
- Having the ability to train shopfloor operators and explain complex engineering processes. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately across the business up to Senior management level.
- Have the right to work in the UK not requiring future sponsorship.
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits