Methods Engineer

Job Title: Methods Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer
Job Location: Southampton
Salary: £55,0000 (plus shift allowances)
Hours Per Week: 40hrs per week
Duration: Fixed term until 31st December 2026
Start Date: ASAP

Industries / Disciplines Considered: Rolling Stock, Manufacturing, Weld, Welding, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Defence

Company Summary:
They are a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Position Summary:
This role is to help continually improve and assess the manufacturing process within the weld department, continually reviewing drawing and standards. Key responsibilities will include:

* Responsible for creating Bill of Materials (MBOM's)
* Creating weld documentation such as weld maps and drawings
* Complete work analysis and labour studies (Kaizen)
* Working of layout of workstations and storage areas
* Working on design and acquisitions of jigs and other fixtures
* Continual evaluations of tooling
* Updating processes and documentation on IT Systems
* Create lesson plans for Production Team
* Promote best and safe practice
* Support audits
* Make methods and quality improvements

Qualifications:
Degree, HNC or HND (engineering)

Functional Knowledge:
* Experience in an Engineering Manufacturing environment ideally Welding / fabrication
* Good HSE knowledge
* Keen eye for detail
* Strong communication skills
* Proficient in computerised business tools (SAP and MS Office such as Excel and Word)

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PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.