Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Reports to: EMEA Engineering Lead

Position: 6 Months FTC (Opportunity to go permanent)

Base Location: Droitwich Spa

Contract: Full time onsite

Job Description

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges

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The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production teams, to ensure that manufacturing systems are effective and meet the company's production goal

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Job Accountabil

ityProcess Design and Improveme

• nt:Develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA), ensuring ease of production and assembly efficien
• cy.Conduct Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) to proactively identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing process
• es.Develop and implement comprehensive process control plans to drive consistency, enhance quality, and improve operational efficien
• cy.Design and implement streamlined process flows and optimized layout strategies to enhance production efficien
• cy.Analyse production workflows to identify and implement standardization initiatives and continuous improvement opportuniti

es.
Production Supp

• ort:Provide proactive technical support to production teams to ensure seamless execution of the build plan, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operati
• ons.Collaborate with production personnel to troubleshoot problems and develop soluti
• ons.Support the development of standardized work instructions and best practices to optimize production efficiency and maintain process consiste
• ncy.Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, embedding best practices within production processes to uphold workplace safety and operational integr

ity.
Quality Con

• trol:Develop and implement robust quality control systems and standards to uphold product integrity and compli
• ance.Drive the effective deployment of the 8D problem-solving methodology to conduct thorough root cause analysis of quality issues and implement sustainable corrective act
• ions.Collaborate closely with the quality assurance team to ensure all products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirem
• ents.Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process to address defects and implement corrective and preventive act

ions.
Equipment and To

• oling:Specify, select, and oversee the installation of new manufacturing equi
• pment.Maintain and improve existing equipment to enhance product
• ivity.Design and procure tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing proc
• esses.Implement lean methodologies and modular build strategies to optimize manufacturing effic

iency.
Cost Red

• uction:Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste, drive efficiency, and enhance operational perfo
• rmance.Conduct detailed cost analysis of manufacturing builds and proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction initi
• atives.Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize material usage, reduce waste, and drive cost effici

encies.
Documentation and Re

• porting:Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, control plans, and process flow diagrams to ensure and adherence to best pr
• actices.Generate detailed reports on manufacturing performance, to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous impr
• ovement.Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of all process modifications, changes, and improvements within BOM structure and routing system, maintaining full trace

ability.
Project Ma

• nagement:Lead and manage complex manufacturing and product development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational st
• rategies.Develop and implement structured methodologies for New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure a seamless transition from design to full-scale pr
• oduction.Establish and manage project timelines, resource plans, and budgets to successfully execute business-critical ini
• tiatives.Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to drive projects to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget con

straints.
Continuous Im

• provement:Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing en
• vironment.Stay updated with the latest manufacturing technologies and indust
• ry trends.Conduct training sessions for production staff on new processes, quality tools, and lean meth

odologies.
What We’re

Looking ForTo thrive in this role, you sh

• ould bring:Education: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or an equivalent qualification and relevant industrial
• experience.Experience: Substantial experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a similar role ideally within process plant, HVAC, capital equipment, large infrastructure projects involving multi-disciplinary electro-mechani
• cal facets.Working experience with PLM, PDM or ERP system. Understanding of BOM generation would be ad
• vantageous.Expertise in conducting and implementing DFMA, PFMEAs, control plans, and standardization i
• nitiatives.Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D probl
• em-solving.Proficiency in managing BOM structures and rout

ing systems
Skil

• ls Required:Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes & materials, incl. fabrication, welding, structural steel, building construction, & associated trade disciplines, ideally in the modular
• build arena.Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and other engine
• ering tools.Extensive experience with lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement methodologies in a low-volume, high-value manufacturing
• environment.Expertise in defining manufacturing and quality-related standards, originating visual standards, SOPs, and work instructions, and delivering training to skille
• d personnel.Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) (e.g.
• , ISO 9001).Strong project management and organizati
• onal skills.Effective communication and teamwor
• k abilities.Proven ability to manage and resolve NCRs effectively, ensuring continuous quality

improvement.
Why Armstrong Flui

• d Technology?By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s sol