Manufacturing Engineer

Our client serves customers in the power, oil & gas, general industry and water & wastewater sectors with highly engineered valves, pumps and actuators, as well as complete support in every phase of a project or operation.

An exciting new vacancy has arisen aligned to the continued growth of our Company for the role of:

MANUFACTURING CONTRACT ENGINEER - ALLOA

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Manufacturing Contract Engineer has overall responsibility for the Bays 1 & 2 machine shop production and methodology of in-house machined components alongside the machine shop supervisor. The position supports the Works Manager and Machine Shop Supervisor in achieving full compliance with part manufacture and will focus on maximizing utilisation of resource, skills, and competency of the workforce, implementing lean manufacturing and up-selling opportunities. Will work closely with other functional areas in improving customer satisfaction, profitable growth and lean methodology for the business.

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Extensive experience within a rotating machinery repair shop including M/C shop experience

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Preferably a time served machinist or Degree level candidate from Engineering production background

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Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques

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Knowledge of raw materials

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Knowledge of quality systems and standards

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Knowledge of process improvement techniques

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Knowledge of machines and tools

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Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practice

Product Knowledge:

Must have extensive knowledge of machining methodology and manufacturing bias

Communication Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Reasoning Ability:

Excellent problem-solving capabilities. Self-motivated. Able to work on own initiative and take appropriate decisions. Good people management skills and organizational skills.

Computer Skills:

Good PC skills required, including use of Microsoft excel. CAD/CAM experience is an advantage

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in a workshop environment that may require standing for periods of time.

Work Environment:

Flexibility to carry out the necessary duties to complete the task.

Take a look at our extremely competitive benefits offering!!!!

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25 days annual leave

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8 Bank Holidays

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Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to 5 days extra annual leave with equal monthly payroll deductions

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Pension Scheme - Up to 8% employer contributions

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Enhanced Company Sick Pay

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Life Assurance - 2 x annual salary if not in the pension scheme, 4 x salary if a member of the pension scheme.

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Cycle to Work Scheme

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Volunteering Scheme – support your local community

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DSE Specsaver Vouchers and Eye Test

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Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential external support – face to face counselling

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Discounts, cash back and offers - offers on big high street stores, travel, show tickets, cinema gym membership and lots more!

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Training and development opportunities within the role

Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK and based in the UK, if you do not unfortunately your application will not be processed.

*Note your application will not be processed unless all questions are answered

*Applicants must have the right to work in the UK