Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer G&H Torquay, Devon Competitive Salary on offer DOE G&H Torquay is a fast-growing business specialising in design and manufacture of passive fibre-optic components, fibre lasers, and fibre optic modules for performance in rugged environments such as under sea and in space. We are currently recruiting for an additional Manufacturing Engineer to join our Torquay site, to develop new and existing manufacturing processes including documentation, equipment and procedures. You would be working as part of a multifunctional team, continuously improving manufacturing methods, tooling, fixture, and process flow. Main duties include; • Leading the development of new processes/ machines, and improvement projects • Being responsible for specification or the support of, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment (CAPEX) • Perform the roles and responsibilities of ME within the NPI process • Be involved in DFx input to new products • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements • Manage the testing and replacement of obsolescent production consumables • Leads PFMEA and capability/repeatability improvement activities Ideal candidates will have the following; • Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent or working experience matching expectations of role • Strong experience of working within Manufacturing Engineering teams within a NPI environment • Results orientated lead by site KPI’s, experience in problem solving techniques • Ability / robustness to self-prioritise work packages within a dynamic agile NPI Environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams • Process mapping and PFMEA/control plan development • Awareness of Optics, Fibre Optics, Electronics or Assembly manufacture would be advantageous • Experience of lean manufacturing and six sigma (DMAIC) As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include; • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company pension pays 6% • Company bonus scheme • Health Cash Plan