Manufacturing Engineer, Brompton

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Mid and Senior level

London

Office located in Greenford, London

Folding bike manufacturer

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Folding bike manufacturer

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

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Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

London

Office located in Greenford, London

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

Company mission

To change the way people live and move in cities.

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Who you are

Proven demonstrable experience in process/industrial/continuous improvement engineering
Technical knowledge and experience of LEAN principles and other manufacturing theories
Problem solving experience using Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC or other techniques
Exceptional self-motivation and a pro-active confidence needed to identify and prioritise work
Project management skills and the ability to balance short-term firefighting with long term improvement projects
Excellent understanding of engineering principles
Good communication skills and the ability to produce clear, precise instructions
Ability to work in a team or alone and unsupervised as needed
A hands-on practical approach, ability to work with tools and machinery if required
Knowledge of Health and Safety law and best practice
Good stakeholder management
A degree in Engineering or a related field is desirable
The ability to demonstrate a solid engineering background in a relevant environment is essential, with at least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing

What the job involves

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Brompton Bicycles, you will play a pivotal role in a dynamic brazing, machining, and fabrication environment
Balancing New Product Introduction (NPI) with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, you will be responsible for optimizing production processes, implementing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, and driving efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will support the seamless transition of new products from concept to production and spearhead process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs, contributing to Brompton's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and innovation
Tasked with investigating, developing, and implementing solutions to issues throughout the factory, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible in leading projects that contribute towards improving manufacturing efficiencies safely by utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
This role will also be responsible for introducing new products through their factories
This role will spend most time in Greenford, however, will also be expected to support the Sheffield factory if needed
Ensure new products are introduced through the factory seamlessly
Lead continuous improvement projects to improve manufacturing efficiency, capacity, and product quality
Keep stakeholders updated on project progress
Offer technical support to production and shop floor teams
Improve Right First Time KPI and work towards a zero-defect culture
Define and improve process capabilities
Work closely with operations department to implement lean manufacturing techniques to find ways to eliminate wastes throughout the production system
Improve efficiency through analysis and planning of workflow, space requirements, equipment layout and logistics flow
Build and maintain strong professional relationships and establish strong feedback loops between production, quality, NPI, design and customer service teams
Assist with the planning, purchase and implementation of new equipment and technologies
Consider new and innovative ideas to drive enhanced operational activities across the enterprise
The person fulfilling this role will be expected to develop their own competences, deliver results within agreed timescales, and ensure all work is done to the highest standards
They must be consistent in the manner they tackle all tasks which are given to them and be able to create practical procedures which ensure that all projects are completed accurately
The successful candidate must be able to establish and build relationships with others by listening to what they have to say and then act
They must give support and practical advice in areas where experience and knowledge are needed
The ideal candidate will have the focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results
They must assert their authority when necessary to ensure agreed deadlines are achieved
They will draw conclusions by probing and contemplate the consequences of any action that is likely to be taken by proving the reliability of the information available
The successful individual will be persistent and can see a job through to conclusion
They will be systematic, methodical, organised, factual, shrewd, hardworking
They will work within clearly defined parameters and drive to achieve results

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Our take

The Brompton bike was conceived as a product to help improve city living. The bike can be folded to a third of its size in a matter of seconds and is small enough to be taken on all forms of public transport. It has established itself as the ideal choice for all those who are living or interacting with cities.

Brompton offer a test ride service that allows customer to trial use of the bicycle before purchase. By allowing hire costs to be redeemed against the cost of the bicycle, this provides an attractive option for customers who may be unsure about the price point or the bike's functionality.

Brompton has faced a steep profit decline of over 99% in 2024, largely due to post-pandemic market overstock and reduced sales. While the company has paused a headquarters move and cancelled dividends, it is focusing on recovery through commute-friendly models like the upcoming G-line. With strong prospects in biking-conscious cities, Brompton remains confident it can regain momentum as the market stabilises.