Manufacturing Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Loanhead, Edinburgh

Salary: £35 - 45k

Job type: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Sunamp's space-saving thermal energy storage uses patented Phase Change Materials to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable. Our innovation has resulted in a uniquely successful formula which is transforming how we use energy and provide heating and cooling around the World.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a rapidly expanding, award winning and innovative company. Having recently been awarded the first ever King's Award for Enterprise, this prestigious award is testament to our excellence in innovation and the exceptional performance of our products.

The role: 

Our engineering team is growing, and we are looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing and Prototype Engineer. To be based in our head offices' manufacturing unit in Greater Edinburgh. The role will be essential in the production implementation of new Sunamp products, supply chain management and technical factory support.

In addition, the role will assume responsibility for the introduction of extensions to existing product ranges, implement value engineering initiatives and support the set-up of new Sunamp production sites globally.

The Candidate:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in large scale manufacturing and production, with associated technical tasks and prototyping responsibility.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and readiness to challenge existing practices and find alternatives.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards is desirable.
• Previous experience of using Autodesk Inventor with proficiency.
• Working knowledge and experience of the HVAC industry is highly desirable.
• Requires minimal direction to undertake the role and supports departmental decision making.
• Seeks continuous self-improvement and ability to self-manage.
• Shares knowledge and provides helpful feedback to accelerate the development of others.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and respectfully.
• Always well prepared and proactively arrives to problems with solutions.
• Constructively challenges status quo and recommends new improved methods/solutions.
• Interacts well with other departments and is considered an excellent team player.
• Naturally curious, creative, innovative and has excellent attention to detail.
• Recognises the importance of harnessing an inclusive workplace environment.
• Able to respect and work with and show a commitment to Sunamp cultural values.
• Experience of developing products and adding new product modifications.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead the production implementation of new Sunamp products and extensions to existing Sunamp product ranges.
• Create work instructions (WI) for production processes and manage the change procedure and documentation on identified improvements.
• Support the assessment and implementation of new global Sunamp/OEM factories and production processes relating to the Heat Battery products.
• Ensure training programmes are completed according to the WI and manage the associated training documentation.
• Deliver prototypes based on business requirements and carry out design to manufacture assessments for launch into large scale production.
• Exploit own experience in constant drive to enhance Sunamp processes, products and customer quality.
• Define opportunities for value engineering/cost down and take the lead to drive though to implementation.
• Work very closely with Purchasing and Factory teams to investigate and resolve issues preventing a steady flow of materials/products.
• Coach, mentor and manage a team of Students, Graduates, Technicians and/or Engineers conducting performance appraisals as appropriate.
• Prepare, review and approve departmental and project documentation.
• Identify potential patentable ideas and lead process of Intellectual Property protection.
• Possess working knowledge and previous experience of utilising Autodesk Inventor
• Develop and execute safety plans ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards.
• Prepare, evaluate and enforce policies & procedures to establish a positive safety culture.
• Conducts risk assessments and safety audits on personnel, equipment and materials.
• Support engagement with standards and approvals bodies to ensure Sunamp's process and procedures are in compliance with national and international standards.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and its compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Bank Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Free site parking

Must have a right to work in the UK

Sunamp is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Design Engineer, Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Design Engineer, Design Engineer, HVAC, HVAC Engineer, prototype engineer, may also be considered for this role.