Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineering Department to join us at out site in Norwich.

Summary:

Support the cars side of the business in the technical management and maintenance of existing production lines and development and introduction of new processes and tooling to support new products to those lines.

The role provides the opportunity to undertake a wide range of tasks and enables the successful candidate to work with many different areas of the business. There will be opportunities to make benefits to cars business in its day to day activities and also influence the way it could operate in the future. Investigate opportunities to embrace new technologies and innovations into the Lotus manufacturing environment to improve both efficiencies and overall product quality. Become the main POC for all ME Chassis Assembly activities.

What You'll Do:

• Be POC for Chassis Assembly Manufacturing Process issues.

• Carry out Root Cause Analysis and process rectifications where needed.

• Carry out PFMEA and Equipment/Personnel and Facility Risk Management activities.

• Promote and maintain a healthy, safe and clean working environment at all times.

• Production & Project support as requested.

• Support investigation of Concern / Problem resolution.

• Identify build issues/concerns and make relevant parties aware. Assist in finding solutions and follow all actions for resolution on Continuous Improvement tracking system.

• Study operations sequence, material flow, fixturing / tooling, process documents / statements with the aim of improving line balancing, throughput and efficient working procedures.

• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.

• Creation / development and maintenance of Process Sheets from engineering released data (PCO).

• Publish clear and concise information including all aspect of Man / Method / Machine (tooling)/ material to manufacturing.

• Identify and evaluate individual training needs for Primary operators and provide training plans to ensure that standardised processes are followed, and that safety and quality documented care-points are adhered to.

• Co-ordinate "On the Job" training for new processes with manufacturing staff.

• Support time studies for all Product / Process / Component changes to ensure manufacturing's ability to achieve to required Quality / Cost / Deliver elements.

• Support periodic Process Audits to ensure products are being built to release Manufacturing.

• Engineering information (Man / Method / Machine / Material).

• Support new tooling / fixtures design and development / specification for introduction into manufacturing environment.

• Support of tooling, equipment & facilities specification, procurement, installation, commissioning.

• Prove out new tooling and fixtures and provide constructive feedback.

• Maintenance of tooling & jig registers.

• Plan / Do / Check / Action all initiatives, tasks and agreed actions to ensure their full achievement to Launch Plan.

• Adopt a positive approach to coaching and facilitation and supporting manufacturing supervision to help them successfully achieve the Launch Plan and its objectives.

• Support production / engineering / projects with technical input / information to include full understanding of engineering releases / support virtual build events and the ability to create process documentation / define equipment - tooling - Jig requirements for production operatives to ensure RFT build.

• Provide key technical information for Gateway / Milestone reviews for Lead Engineer to present on behalf of Man. Eng.

What You'll Bring:

Essential:

• BTEC/ NVQ in Engineering.

• Knowledge of assembly line processes.

• MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint & Project, use of process systems, logical thinker for problem solving and process planning.

• Experience in a production environment.

• Out-going, pro-active team player.

• Self motivated & driven to succeed. Positive” can do attitude, eye for detail, methodical and measured approach.

Desirable Criteria

• HNC/ HND/ Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

• Lean thinking or six sigma trained.

What We Offer:

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays.

• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme - because great effort deserves great perks.

• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.

• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

• This role is based at our site in Norwich, Lotus Advanced Structures.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/