Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering Department

Reporting to Design Lead & Production Manager, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

  • Ensure compliance with agreed build specification and company design criteria.
  • Communicate with the Works planning and supervisory team to ensure internal production targets and delivery dates of specific contracts are achieved.
  • Ensure allocated design works are in accordance with the AFS production planned schedules.
  • Technical liaisons with AFS Engineering, fabrication and copper cell.
  • To set a professional standard.
  • To collaborate with other departments in the company to enhance the design process.
  • Increase department efficiency and overall design productivity.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement to adopt best practices and standards for CAD based engineering projects.
  • To drive forward standardisation and minimise the requirement for rework.
  • Work closely with electrical engineering and collaborate with the aim of continuous improvement between both design processes.
  • Generate clear and technical assembly drawings.
  • Raise internal purchasing requests required for the relevant contract.
  • Compilation of all data to enable invoicing to be recorded accurately.
  • Responsibility for complying with and implementing the BS EN ISO 9001 system within their area of activity.
  • Attend meetings as required/requested.
  • Attend regular design meetings where necessary to provide technical advice on the practicalities of upcoming Designs
  • Any situations that require disciplinary procedures should immediately be brought to the attention of the AF Group HR department in the first instance and subsequently the Engineering Director or a Contracts Engineer if not available.
  • To inform the local Managers of any departmental concerns.
  • Ensure full compliance with the company’s Business Management System within your area of responsibility

Essential:

  • Attention to detail
  • Standard Level of IT skills
  • Good Communication Skills at all levels
  • Time Management
  • Good understanding of AF Switchgear Electrical & Mechanical

Desirable:

  • 3D SolidWorks
  • Inventor
  • AutoCAD

     

    Working hours:

    Total Hours: 37.50

    Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

    07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

    Friday (start / finish time):

    07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

    Benefits:

    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • BUPA Private Medical Care
    • Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
    • Holiday buy
    • Cycle to work
    • Death in service benefit
    • Company sick pay

     

 

Please apply with CV to DBunting@afswitchgear.co.uk