Manufacturing Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer on a Permanent basis located in West Midlands. Rubicon Consulting is an inclusive employer, and we actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. However, due to the nature of our clients business, many of our projects and customers require security clearance. Therefore, your current or any previous nationality and/or your place of birth may limit the roles you can carry out for us. For the advertised position, you must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and must meet the eligibility to gain Security Clearance. Further information on the eligibility criteria for Security Clearance can be found on the United Kingdom Security Vetting website. Role Summary · Instruct the most efficient method of manufacture of components and assemblies. Ensuring safety, the correct quality requirements are met and using the in-house planning and route card system. · Generate manufacturing documentation in the form of manufacturing inspection and test plans (MITP,) issue route cards containing clear manufacturing instructions. When generating route cards accurate timings for manufacturing activities are to be included. · To be involved during design to review drawings and plans to ensure they are able to be produced effectively and reliably contain the correct instructions for manufacture in the most productive way. · Input, sanitize, control and update the manufacturing data in the in-house production control and MRP systems. · To identify waste (lean definition) and non-value adding activities seeking changes to eliminate or at least minimise it at every stage in the manufacturing process from design to despatch. Documenting these activities throughout. · Be able to undertake a make / buy assessment based on cost, in house capability, resource availability, schedule requirements and quality requirements. · Support the tendering process as required, including development of manufacturing strategies. · Update and follow through manufacturing drawing, documentation and quality updates. Essential Skills · At least 5 years industrial experience in working in a manufacturing role gaining knowledge in machining and/or welding in a lean environment. · Of graduate calibre. · In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes – must include at least two of: · Machining · Mechanical assembly · Welding · Electronic / electrical assembly · In-depth knowledge on a variety of different welding processes. How each process affects different materials and how you can prevent distortion and weld defects. · Knowledge of the inspection processes and how designs affect the accuracy, time scale and expected results, be able to read and interpret engineering drawings providing detailed instructions for manufacture and procurement. · Provide purchasing with clear instructions of what materials and parts to buy, to be able to manufacture a component or assembly to the correct quality requirements. · Ability to communicate clear written and verbal instructions to all manner of people of various knowledge basis. · Work in an organised methodical manner to review designs and offer advice on improved manufacturability · Produce detail manufacture instructions for planners, operators, inspectors and quality engineers to follow. Benefits. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual leave buy and sell (up to 5 extra days a year.) Death in Service - 3x salary. Scottish Widows Pension. Family Friendly Benefits. Sickness Benefit (after successful completion of probationary period.) Employee Assistance Programme. Da Vinci employee portal that offers discounts, offers, and employee assistance programme. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time