Manufacturing engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Bristol Full time, Permanent. GBP45,000- GBP55,000 Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:30 Comprehensive benefits package. My client, an ambitious and exciting mechanical manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced cnc/manufacturing engineer to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. The business commenced producing products around 5 years ago and since then have outgrown 2 manufacturing facilities and are already looking for a bigger facility yet again. They blend traditional machining methods with metal 3D printing which makes for increased energy efficiency, lighter and more durable products. They are becoming a significant player within the industry and already supply to; F1, Other racing teams, automotive and aerospace. We are currently looking to add to the manufacturing engineering team. Ideally looking for someone with: * Highly competent in manufacturing; milling, turning. grinding, or WEDM * Understanding of manufacturing capability by process type. * Ability to work with digital tools * Organised and detail orientated, strong problem solving skills * Good communicator * Experience in setting up new processes * Previous success in developing robust manufacturing processes for medium volume production * Lean/ Six Sigma knowledge/understanding. Key Responsibilities: * Creating manufacturing process requirements and specification. * Developing predictable manufacturing processes using preventative, predictive, active, and informative controls. * Running a tender process for new machines. * Facilitate good design for manufacturability by collaborating with the product design team. * Design of fixtures for process improvement and medium-volume manufacturing * CNC programming for medium volume manufacturing. * Cutting tool selection and running machining trials. * Create and maintain PFMEA Key words: CI, Lean, 8d, six sigma, MTM, 8D, cnc, engineering, fluid, technology, valves, motors, machining, production, process improvement, 5s, fmea, ppap