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Fortress Recruit Limited

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Fortress Recruit Limited Portsmouth
50,000 to 53,000
32 - 40 hour


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    Fortress Recruit Limited

    Lead Manufacturing Engineer

    Fortress Recruit Limited Portsmouth
    50,000 to 53,000
    32 - 40 hour
    Status Open
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    What we ask

    Education

    No minimum education required

    What we offer

    Salary
    £50,000 to £53,000
    Hours
    32 to 40 hours per week
    Employment type
    permanent

    Job description

    Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence engineering and manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a Lead Manufacturing Engineer.

    This is a senior technical role supporting the production engineering function, with responsibility for developing and improving manufacturing processes, providing production support and driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

    Key responsibilities will include:

    * Supporting the production engineering team and mentoring junior engineers

    * Developing and improving manufacturing processes

    * Providing technical support to production and resolving manufacturing issues

    * Working with Design Engineering on DFM and new product introduction

    * Developing tooling, work holding and fixture solutions

    * Driving continuous improvement and Six Sigma activity

    * Supporting new machinery and equipment projects, including CAPEX and commissioning

    * Working with subcontractors and internal teams to achieve quality and delivery targets

    * Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, BoMs and routings

    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    * HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification desirable, although relevant experience will be considered

    * Strong manufacturing engineering experience, ideally 10+ years

    * A machining or apprentice trained background

    * Experience within a precision manufacturing environment

    * Good knowledge of CNC machining, tooling and modern manufacturing methods

    * Experience with engineering drawings, tolerances, work holding and fixture design

    * CAD experience, ideally Solid Edge or a similar system

    * Experience of continuous improvement and Six Sigma

    * Experience with complex materials such as super alloys, castings or composites would be advantageous

    * CNC programming, SAP or ERP/MRP experience would also be beneficial

    * Strong communication, problem solving and influencing skills

    * Eligibility to gain SC clearance (5 years UK residency without visa or sponsorship requirement)

    This is a senior, hands on manufacturing engineering position within a busy production environment, where flexibility will be required to support business needs and meet demanding delivery deadlines.

    This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a salary of £50-53K DoE, 8% bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

    For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch with a copy of your up to date CV
    Salary description

    £50000.00 - £53000.00 per year

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