Be a part of something that is small and growing, whilst being a significant player whose individual contribution can make a difference for the company and for yourself. If you're passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing with cutting-edge AI and robotics, join our client's team in Edinburgh! We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics) to join a growing team in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an early local hire, you will play a crucial role in developing the company's proprietary AI and robotics technologies. You will work closely with the global engineering team to design, implement, and deploy innovative solutions that advance the company's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at an influential stage and help build the Scotland team, which is planned to grow significantly over the next year. You will influence a focussed, hard working, collaborative but flexible culture with direct and hands on contributions. On offer is competitive compensation, equity, and benefits. Apply today and take your career to the next level while working on ground breaking technology.
Key Responsibilities
● Spearhead the enhancement of our systems and processes to guarantee a smooth transfer from design to worldwide production.
● Introduce effective production workflows and documentation to maintain quality control and conformity to standards.
● Identify and resolve production process issues and quality events.
● Collaborate closely with development teams to advocate for manufacturing and assembly considerations throughout the design and development stages.
● Work hand-in-hand with suppliers and the manufacturing team to select new equipment and oversee quality of purchased inventory.
● Establish and implement build instructions and BoMs for new products, while supporting new assembly line setup.
● Formulate manufacturing requirements and QA methods based on product and business needs.
● Drive the recognition of assembly hazards, failure modes, and project risks.
● Identify optimizations in the product design and build for efficiency, consistency and cost reduction.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
● BEng/MEng in Manufacturing Engineering or related subjects.
● 5+ years’ experience in a role producing electro-mechanical products.
● Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing and quality processes.
● Demonstrated success releasing and supporting low and high volume manufacturing.
● Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing methodologies (Lean, JIT, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0).
● Experience working to a global standard for quality management e.g. ISO 9001.
● Hands-on setup of fabrication equipment and/or assembly line areas.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
● Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
● CNC industrial machinery scoping and installation.
● Manufacture for regulated markets (medical, automotive, defence).
● Production of products requiring software integration during test and EOL commissioning.
● Jig and fixture design for electro-mechanical products.
● Failure, hazard and risk analysis.
● Mains powered industrial equipment.
● Experience using ERP, MRP and PLM software for data management.
● Understanding of assembly operator safety and ergonomics.
● Metrology and inspection tool experience.
● Product/technical documentation software e.g. Solidworks Composer