Manufacturing Engineer Purpose of the Job:Cell Manufacturing Engineer focused on supporting and developing the current cell manufacturing processes and equipment. Will also support the development, installation and commission of new processes and equipment internally and at customer sites. Assist in specifying plant layout, materials flow and materials storage for existing production lines and any new manufacturing sites.?The successful candidate will be an experienced manufacturing engineer, very comfortable in using the modern manufacturing toolbox, such as the methodologies of 6s and Lean. They should also be a strong problem solver, able to experiment effectively, analyse and draw conclusions from data and put observations into context. Ideally a good knowledge of the techniques used in solar, PCB, semi-con and flat panel manufacture.Key Accountabilities:The successful candidate will be an experienced manufacturing/process engineer, very comfortable in using the modern manufacturing toolbox, such as the methodologies of 6s, Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis. You will also be a strong problem solver, able to experiment effectively, analyse and draw conclusions from data and put observations into context. Ideally with a knowledge of deposition techniques, ceramic processing, and heat treatment processes. Other duties will include.

• Cell Engineering of our manufacturing process.
• Undertake technology transfer to manufacturing Licensee’s.
• Provide technical support and training of partner manufacturing personnel.
• Working with stakeholders to support delivery of volume manufacturing solutions.
• Provide support for manufacturing operations internally at Ceres UK sites.
• Develop current manufacturing processes and problem resolution.
• Ensure equipment performs within the expected ranges of performance.
• Support new product introduction programs.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• Preferred BEng/Meng Chemical/Process and or Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant field
• Several years proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Ideally industrial process expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Heat treatment processes
• Deposition techniques (Screen printing)
• Laser processing
• Ceramics processing
• 6s/Lean trained and daily user of these techniques (Issue resolution/Design of experiment/Process capability)
• Clear communicator at all levels, ability to challenge and influence cross-functionality
• Ability to think creatively and pursue opportunities for innovation
• Advanced MS Office skills and preferably in statistical analysis software
• Willing to travel abroad

TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.If you think you are a close fit for this position, please do apply and we will also register you for any upcoming positions that may be suitable.