Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: 16 Bulge Road, Devens, MA

Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We're currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join us. You'll join a dynamic team of engineers, salespeople, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.

Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you'll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

Role Summary

As the successful candidate, being an Aflex Manufacturing Engineer means you will work collaboratively across production and other business units, acting as a key driver in the effectiveness and efficiency in the development of our company's manufactured products. This is a rare opportunity to be working within a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, so it's important that you aim to ensure that we are health and safety compliant and are working to produce exceptional quality products.

You will achieve this by developing a sound technical understanding of Aflex products & processes. To maintain & enhance high performing lines, your processing engineering talents will be critical to improving & documenting process and process designs that are Lean, safe, & aligned with our customer expectations.

As an integral part of our success, you will initially be focused on:

Providing project management & assistance in the closing & moving of the Aflex business to Devens.

Working with the UK team to ensure successful manufacturing knowledge transfer to the new colleagues who will train in the UK and Pennsylvania.

Developing increased product expertise as well as strong working skills with the AX configurator.

Leading the validation of the manufacturing cells.

Ongoing maintenance and improvement of the manufacturing process related to the assembly of AFLEX hose products.

The development of world-class manufacturing standards and operational procedures.

Assist in the hiring and development of the Aflex Team.

Launching SolidWorksPro to efficiently create assembly drawings for the shop floor.

The selection & approval of a video-based Work Instruction tool to secure well documented and accessible processes as well as capturing existing knowledge at current manufacturing locations.

What you'll be doing

You will assist the Team Lead in the efficient and LEAN manufacturing of company products, while ensuring process designs are capable such that product quality is maintained & improved.

You will review any issues that arise & assist the production team in problem solving and improvement efforts.

You will assist/lead Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, & related Lean deployment efforts to advance single-piece-flow, standard work, SMED, 6S, etc.

You will work closely with sales & UK engineering teams to develop a solid understanding of the products such that you can assist in feasibility assessments for Devens to produce special customer requirements & assist in developing related costs to do so.

You will collaborate and support other areas of the business as required.

You will assist in the achievement of manufacturing KPI targets. Including ownership of key KPI's for the process such as quality and efficiency as well as cost of manufacturing

You will provide project management and collaborate with our partnering manufacturing sites as required. This will include proposals for future capital investments for quality improvements, cost savings or technology advancements.

As well as living our Company Values, you exhibit professionalism and ethical practice, professional courage and influence, working inclusively, commercially driven with a passion for quality and governance.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Engineering degree, BS or MS in mechanical, chemical or manufacturing engineering

Experience with Configure-to-order hose assemblies is preferred

Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Be organised, methodical, resilient and approachable with strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with global colleagues.

Proficiency in MS Office.

6 - Sigma Green belt or Black belt preferred

Proficiency with SolidWorks & SolidWorksPro.

Can effectively and appropriately challenge others

Can use personal initiative to work collaboratively as one team with a "can do" approach.

Have strong commercial awareness with an appreciation of operational functions.

Closing date: May 31, 2024

As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies.

Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.