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Manufacturing Layout Engineer
Group Lotus. Create, modify and maintain manufacturing facility layouts using AutoCAD .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in AutoCAD for creating and maintaining manufacturing facility layouts, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and space utilization. Capable of conducting site surveys and collaborating cross-functionally to support equipment installation and layout optimization.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AutoCAD 2D DraftingManufacturing Layout DevelopmentSite Survey ConductingLean Manufacturing Principles3D CAD and Factory Visualisation Tools
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Layout DevelopmentEngineering Drawing InterpretationCAD Drawing StandardsSpace Utilisation OptimizationProcess Flow DesignMaterial Flow UnderstandingAttention to DetailProblem SolvingFactory Layout MaintenanceNew Product Introduction Support
Soft Skills
Logical ApproachCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
AutoCAD3D CAD ToolsFactory Visualisation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
HNCHNDDegree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Manufacturing EngineeringDegree in Automotive EngineeringDegree in Design Engineering
Industry Keywords
Automotive ManufacturingManufacturing EngineeringProduction ProcessesContinuous ImprovementHealth & Safety Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Create, modify and maintain manufacturing facility layouts using AutoCAD
- Develop concept, feasibility and detailed layouts for current production and new vehicle programmes
- Develop layouts for production lines, workstations, machinery, tooling, material handling equipment, logistics areas and supporting facilities
- Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering on manufacturing concepts
- Support manufacturing feasibility studies by developing alternative layout scenarios
- Design and optimise layouts for process flow, operator movement, material flow, ergonomics and space utilisation
- Conduct site surveys and validate CAD layouts against actual factory conditions
- Incorporate supplier equipment drawings and identify integration or space conflicts
- Support equipment installation, relocation and manufacturing change activities
- Maintain master factory layouts and drawing revision and configuration control
- Ensure layouts address equipment access, maintenance, pedestrian routes, logistics routes, emergency access and Health & Safety requirements
- Support project and programme reviews with layouts and technical information
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Logistics, Facilities, Maintenance, Health & Safety and external suppliers
- Support installation and commissioning activities and update layouts
- Maintain final as-built layouts after project completion
- Identify opportunities to improve space utilisation, manufacturing flow and layout standardisation
- Provide general CAD and Manufacturing Engineering support
Requirements
What you’ll need- HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive, Design Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, particularly 2D drafting and manufacturing layout development
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering, factory or manufacturing layouts
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment drawings and technical specifications
- Good understanding of CAD drawing standards, dimensions, scales, layers, blocks and revision control
- Ability to conduct site surveys and translate physical measurements into accurate CAD drawings
- Good understanding of manufacturing environments and production processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Logical and structured approach to problem solving and layout development
- Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering and operational functions
- Previous experience within automotive manufacturing or a comparable production environment
- Experience developing factory, production line and workstation layouts
- Understanding of manufacturing process flow, material flow and space utilisation
- Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing programme activities
- Experience supporting machinery installation, equipment relocation or facility modification projects
- Experience with 3D CAD and factory visualisation tools
- Experience working with equipment suppliers and contractors
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
- Must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays
- Performance Bonus (non-contractual bonus scheme)
- Pension scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Hybrid working with work-from-home flexibility when needed