Job Description

Introduction

We're partnering with a global food infrastructure company to hire a Manufacturing Engineer. This role leads manufacturing processes and quality management, optimizes production workflows, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with quality standards like IAS AC-472. The Manufacturing Engineer coordinates between Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to maintain product integrity, efficiency, safety, cost control, and customer satisfaction, blending technical expertise with leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement
• Review upcoming production plans and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and reports.
• Examine manufacturing methods and make workflow improvements to boost efficiency, safety, and cost savings.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, preferably using LEAN principles.
• Design and create tools, jigs, fixtures, and process enhancements for manufacturing.
• Coordinate engineering updates and clearly communicate changes to production teams.
• Analyze production performance, including routings, bottlenecks, and overall efficiency.
• Address production issues, complaints, and process shortcomings by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Take part in design reviews and suggest changes to make products easier to manufacture.
• Work with Engineering and Production teams to develop standardized assembly instructions and procedures.
• Oversee projects focused on improving processes and handling engineering changes.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing engineering is preferred.
• At least two years of quality assurance or quality systems experience within a manufacturing setting is required.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Welding, or a closely related discipline is desirable.
• LEAN Green Belt or Black Belt certification is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication and mechanical equipment manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation systems such as ISO or IAS is preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of production processes, blueprints, welding standards (AWS/CWB), and quality control systems is essential.
• Experience working with BOMs, routings, and standard cost environments.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D design software, particularly Inventor, is preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Over 45 years, we’ve created a global network of interesting clients and talented individuals working together through a vast array of services.

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