Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7.4 billion.

AMETEK has 17,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with manufacturing Section Managers, lean co-ordinator and design engineering to improve process efficiencies
• Implement ‘Standard work’, generating & maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP’s, Routings, “Visual Factory” displays)
• Implement lean manufacturing methods (e.g. 1-piece flow lines, visual factory) to reduce throughput times, rework/scrap and work in progress
• Implement basic improvement tools, from 5S, 7 Wastes, Visual Management and Standardised Work balanced assembly lines where single (best) piece flow philosophies are employed
• Implement any required layout changes, ensuring both the facilities and maintenance teams are fully involved
• Support the Manufacturing Cells with their recording, and analysis of production data, and ensure the correct focus is placed on the main issues arising
• Assist in establishing product cycle times and monitor actual performance against the standard with the key intent of reducing manufacturing labour content on those products identified by the Plant Manager
• Initiate and / or lead improvement projects and CAPEX to enable new process and product introductions
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering Manager (based in Sunbury Upon Thames)  on product documentation modifications and parts obsolescence
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for the production cells to enable customer schedule adherence (NCR’s /concessions, change notes or MRB (material review board)
• Leading (suggest changes to and support engineering) and working to ensure the most cost effective manufacturing process flows are defined when introducing new products into operations
• Manage new product transfers to Serbia and the manufacture of legacy products from release to production through the product life cycle
• Mentor for Sections Managers for improved methods of manufacturing assembly and test
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Position Requirements:

• Previous experience of working within a similar role
• Proficient in English language
• Previous experience of NPI
• Experience of implementing Standard Work processes
  Proven record of successfully implementing Lean in an industrial environment (either as a co-ordinator or as a leader)
• A proven track record of generating and maintaining process maps, PFMEA’s and control plans
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience of using problem solving techniques (5 Why’s, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, 8D)
• Significant technical & problem solving experience in an electro-mech. manufacturing environment.
• Significant IT skills, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel at Intermediate level
• Knowledge of ERP MRP system
• Theoretical background and practical experience in process control techniques such as, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, design of experiments and statistical process control
• Demonstrated interest and practical ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work while applying good judgment and responsible use
• Comfortable learning and adopting new AI-enabled ways of working and proactively identifying opportunities where AI can drive meaningful impact in daily activities

What we offer you?

• Work in a dynamic international environment and pleasant and supporting team
• Opportunities for learning and personal growth
• Private Additional Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And many other perks and benefits