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Job Description:

Based at our site in Caldicot, South Wales and reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be an integral part of the Operations team developing microelectronic modules and manufacturing processes for medical, high power automotive and high speed optical communication markets, where small size and high reliability are critical.

Microchip's Caldicot site is responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of advanced electronic module solutions for global technology markets. Our markets include medical applications, automotive, aerospace and renewable energy.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will contribute to the growth and continued success of the company, by supporting the development of its next generation products and in driving the business towards its quality and productivity goals. You will have the opportunity to influence every stage of the product development cycle, from early-stage R&D to fulfilment of high-volume production orders by leading process improvement and development projects within the established process team.

The role presents a great opportunity for somebody looking to build on existing skills and take the next step in their career. We offer an attractive benefits package and flexible working arrangements. Microchip has a strong set of values and puts employee's continuous development and progression at its core.

The site is set in a semi-rural location and is easily accessed from both the M4 and M48 motorways.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Ownership of key manufacturing processes with an aim to implement continuous improvement in process and product developmentApplying engineering science to the development of new and novel manufacturing solutionsTaking a lead role in team projects and acting as a mentor for team members with less experience.Contributing value engineering and design for manufacture (DFM) input to product developmentApplying Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques with the aim of right-first-time product and process development.Facilitating risk-management activities including Process FMEA in a concurrent engineering environment.Conducting structured process validation, including Design of Experiments (DoE) Deliver improvements in cycle times, scrap levels and throughput through disciplined problem solving and continuous improvement techniques applied to all elements of the manufacturing systemManaging prototype and pre-production manufacturing builds in-house. • Liaising with customers and suppliers throughout the product life cycle

Requirements/Qualifications:

Degree-level educated in a manufacturing/engineering related discipline5+ years experience of working in a manufacturing facilityResults focussed and improvement drivenStructured and systematic approach to tasks and communicationsStrong team facilitation and project management abilitiesPractical and resourceful

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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