Manufacturing Engineer

We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the business as subject matter expert, using manufacturing and quality knowledge and experience to ensure all designs can be translated from prototype into repeatable and scalable production. To lead and participate in APQP activities; leading problem resolution and other continuous improvement initiatives and activities.

What you will do

• Support the Mechanical Development and Production Teams with the management of all prototype builds ensuring all processes, tooling/equipment and facilities are in place and or planned.
• The setup of low volume production environments and the development of manufacturing processes to ensure production is conducted safely, on time and on budget whilst ensuring best practice is adhered to.
• Support the scaling up of low volume production facilities & processes to support production volumes.
• Support the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality Plans for new product introduction.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to the Production, Procurement and Programmes Teams.
• Own and participate in virtual build events.
• Participate in the release of engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Map processes and where necessary utilise techniques such as PFMEA's and control plans.
• Produce and maintain SOPs, build records, process routings and production documentation.
• Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map supporting the Quality Management System and our compliance to ISO9001:2015, and any project specific quality requirements.
• Support the Quality Team through the creation and use of quality tools and techniques.

Job Requirements

About you:

• Experience gained in a low / mid volume manufacturing / production assembly environment.
• Knowledge of low volume automation tools and techniques.
• Experience in new product introduction and APQP tools.
• Experience in Jig and Fixture design.
• Knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter, MPP, NX and NoMuda Visual Factory software would be useful.
• Working with High Voltage products is desirable.
• Experience in the use of business improvement tools and techniques (5s, Lean, Kaizen etc.) and the use and construction of PFMEA’s and Control Plans.
• A good understanding of TS16949, AS9100, ISO14001 and ISO9001 to comply with company processes is essential.
• A team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive “can do” attitude.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work at pace in a multi-project environment.

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.