Senior manufacturing engineer

My client, a composite company based in Blackpool are currently looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the NPI and Engineering Manager, you will demonstrate a strong level of commercial experience working closely with customers and suppliers. You will be required to support production processes to improve efficiency, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the business providing support to the ongoing operations of the business in rate production and NPI. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: bull; Provide technical support with trouble shooting day-to-day production issues bull; Maintain consistency in terms of rate production across all projects within the business bull; Identify, review and improve manufacturing processes bull; Create and control manufacturing processes such as lay-up sheets and other manufacturing processes alongside action plans to rectify localised and systematic process breakdowns bull; Identify and support continuous improvement activities across the site that will enhance efficiency and reduce costs bull; Reporting of results from product and process yield metrics to senior management bull; Ensuring adherence and sustained compatibility with current and developing composite trends bull; Build and maintain strong customer relationships bull; Responding to customer RFQs in a timely manner Key Skills: bull; Extensive experience and knowledge with composite manufacturing, industrialisation and validation, failure modes and effects analysis, Statistical Process Control, Metrology and Control Plans (NPI experience desirable but not essential) bull; Experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus in Composites and/or Composite Material bull; Ability to work in a fast-paced / cross-functional team environment bull; Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and set personal and team objectives bull; Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes bull; Commercial experience of working closely with customers and suppliers bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build strong relationships across the wider business bull; Strong work ethic bull; Excellent organisational skills with excellent attention to detail bull; IT literate, proficient in the use of MS Office and other relevant software linked to the Engineering function In terms of working hours and benefits etc, the following applies. * Monday to Thursday working 40 hours per week between the hours of 6am/7am and 4pm/5pm (shut down Friday) * 30-minute paid lunch break * Free onsite parking * Electric charging points To apply please send a copy of your CV in first instance