Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for a Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with an end date of 31st April 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling the component parts and subassemblies required for a finished product including:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles.
• Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable.
• Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Build process strategy for manufacturing.
• Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.
• Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications.
• Quality Planning and Analysis for Manufacturing.
• Ensure adherence to Integrated Production System (IPS) deliverables.
• Manage technical issues and elevate where appropriate.
• Support virtual build events, raising and managing issues where appropriate.
• Support physical builds at Assembly Plant locations (Solihull & Coventry), raising and managing issues where appropriate.
• Developing system logic for lineside equipment.

Skills Required

• Relevant previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques including consistent delivery of productivity targets in Manufacturing.
• Experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving.
• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
• An effective team player who supports team members.
• Flexible approach to job responsibilities and working hours.

Education Required

• Ideally educated to degree level in Manufacturing or a similar engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of and involvement in the product development phase.
• Understanding of IPS requirements & Lean Manufacturing.