Senior Principal Consultant (Contract/Freelance) - Defence Industry
This role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. You must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration.
Responsibilities
* Identification and management of process technical requirements.
* Provision of expertise into the risk management process.
* Provision of engineering support to the tendering process.
* Implementation of Safe System of Work in line with Company and Statutory requirements.
* Technical management of the commissioning and qualification process.
* Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets, ensuring robust, timely, cost-effective and meeting customer expectations.
* Ensure manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls (Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs); awareness of PLC and Visual Management Systems on automated process lines.
* Specify and qualify new equipment, working with suppliers to meet tight deadlines; ensure regulatory and safety standards.
* Coordinate development activities to establish supporting data ensuring processes are based on a sound understanding of materials and technology.
* Coordinate and manage a project data file capturing process and design information including trials data, process definition (drawings/specifications), certification and safety data, controlled through the company’s Product Lifecycle Management system.
* Support project activities including process reviews, capability studies, and Safe System of Work.
* Present to line management and stakeholders on process status, KPI reporting.
Qualifications
* Good technical and manufacturing base, initiative, ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to prioritise a constantly varying workload while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.
* Experience and demonstrated knowledge of materials processing.
* Good knowledge of statistical techniques for measuring process capability and maintaining process control; understanding of Six Sigma and ability to develop, establish, and maintain capable production processes.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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