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Manufacturing engineer

Manufacturing engineer

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 6 - Professional Occupation

Helping take products from design to manufacture, ensuring that they are launched on time, at cost and to the right quality.

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Reference: OCC0025

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Average (median) salary: £37,744 per year

SOC 2020 code: 3113 Engineering technicians

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 2125/03 Industrial and production engineers
  • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.

Technical Education Products

ST0025:

Manufacturing engineer (degree)

(Level 6)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Toyota Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover, SERTEC, Ford, BMW, JCB, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Perkins, Honda, Caterpillar, Siemens, Bentley, AMTC, EEF, Confederation of British Metal Forming, Cast Metals Federation

Summary

Manufacturing Engineers primarily support the activities involved in bringing design programmes into manufacture. This role is pivotal to the launch planning and smooth delivery of exciting new products or product refresh programmes. The focus is on the advanced manufacturing techniques and project management skills required to launch products on time, on cost and to the right quality. Typically Manufacturing Engineers work closely with a range of other engineers, functions and managers both within their own company and supplier base.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Toyota Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover, SERTEC, Ford, BMW, JCB, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK, Perkins, Honda, Caterpillar, Siemens, Bentley, AMTC, EEF, Confederation of British Metal Forming, Cast Metals Federation

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Manufacturing engineer

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Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Mathematics and science for engineers
K2: Materials and manufacture
K3: 3D Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering
K4: How to run and manage business led projects
K5: Engineering operations and business management
K6: Manufacturing processes
K7: Product improvement and engineering project management

S1: Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
S2: Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
S3: Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
S4: Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
S5: Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
S6: Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
S7: Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
S8: Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
S9: Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
S10: Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
S11: Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

B1: Safety mindset: This occupation sits within an industry with a high level of safety critical activities. There has to be strict compliance and a disciplined and responsible approach to manage, mitigate and avoid risk.
B2: Strong work ethic: Positive attitude, motivated by engineering; dependable, ethical, responsible and reliable.
B3: Logical approach: Able to structure a plan and develop activities following a logical thought process, but also able to quickly “think on feet” when working through them.
B4: Problem solving orientation: Identifies issues quickly, enjoys solving complex problems and applies appropriate solutions. Has a strong desire to push to ensure the true root cause of any problem is found and a solution identified which prevents further recurrence.
B5: Quality focus: Follows rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose and pays attention to detail / error checks throughout activities.
B6: Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed accountable and persistent to complete task.
B7: Clear communicator: Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to give/receive information accurately, and in a timely and positive manner.
B8: Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts/ helps others when required. In doing so applies these skills in a respectful professional manner.
B9: Applies Lean Manufacturing Principles: Continuous improvement in driving effectiveness and efficiency
B10: Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments
B11: Self-Motivation: A ‘self-starter’, who always wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets, can make their own decisions.
B12: Willingness to learn: wants to drive their continuous professional development
B13: Commitment: Able to commit to the beliefs, goals and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards.

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