Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

This graduate role focuses on developing, reviewing, and improving assembly and production processes in a heavy engineering manufacturing plant.

Job Description:

Terex GB Ltd has been ranked number 18 in the Ulster Business Top 100 NI companies. Terex is a fast-moving engineering company continually developing in N. Ireland.

Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. As a result of this continued success, we are expanding our teams in Omagh.  We currently have an opportunity for a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer.

What’s in it for you

• Excellent total compensation package to include competitive salary, free health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Free car-parking.

• Earn extra cash via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.

• Perks @ work – offering you a wide range of discounts and offers on restaurants, cafes, hotels, gyms, retailers, day excursions, supporting our local businesses and communities.

• Access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.

About the Role  

The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer will gain fantastic experience working on the development and improvement of existing manufacturing systems, procedures, and equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting the review current manufacturing processes to identify and action continuous improvement opportunities.

• Establish and implement a containment strategy for manufacturing issues followed by effective root-cause analysis and follow through of agreed corrective actions.

• Engage best practice lean manufacturing techniques (including 5S, Poke Yoke, Problem Solves) to maximise process flow, to ensure manufacture major sub-components and completed machines.

• Implement ECOs for manufacturing processes using effective communication and record keeping techniques

• Complete time studies to allow for accurate production planning and labour management

• Participate and assist in the NPPD process, acting as a representative for production with regards to advice on tooling/fixtures requirements for build, establishing safe work processes, and overseeing the manufacturing of prototypes on the production floor.

• Take part in cross functional problem solving.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum HNC / HND Engineering Qualification or demonstrate extensive relevant knowledge through on job experience.

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle) would be advantageous

• Competent in use of Microsoft packages

• Experience of 3D modelling software would be advantageous

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

• Knowledge of Machine Shop and Fabrication would be advantageous

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent multi-tasking & attention to detail skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Good organisational skills

• Logical & Methodical approach to problem solving

• Ability to work with others to meet deadlines