Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for coordinating and implementing process improvements, driving quality, productivity and efficiency, and the introduction of standard work and quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing, validating, and optimizing CNC machining programs to enable the precise manufacture of customer specific components
* Develop manufacturing routings and design tooling/fixturing solutions to enhance process capability and optimise production flow
* Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance process capability and performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics
* Drive proactive health and safety management, supporting process improvements that enhance workplace safety performance and reduce operational risk
* Develop, deploy, and maintain Standard Work documentation to support process control, repeatability, and continuous improvement
* Create, manage, and revise Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure robust process documentation, regulatory compliance, and consistent operational execution
* Lead COPQ analysis and reduction initiatives to identify quality related losses and implement corrective actions that improve overall operational performance
* Manage the receipt and logging of customer complaints, ensuring accurate documentation within the quality management system for effective follow up and analysis
* Develop and document root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal non conformances in line with IATF 16949 problem solving expectations, supporting closure of corrective actions and continual improvement
* Provide customers with feedback on the corrective actions implemented in response to their complaints
* Perform quality audits within the Value Stream
* Driving productivity improvements through waste reduction
* Problem solving champion
* Scrap reduction projects
* KPI Board update and presentation
* Support the TPM program
* Support 5S deployment and housekeeping improvement initiatives to enhance workplace organisation and process efficiency
* Assist with budgetary control and management of small tools and production equipment
* Assist with subcontract processes and provide supply chain support
* Management and co-ordination of new product introduction
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in mechanical engineering
* Proven track record of manufacturing / engineering experience
* Proficient in writing CNC machine programs using G Code and SolidCAM
* Experienced in operating 5 axis milling machines, with Mazak experience considered essential
* Experience in operating turning machines
* Familiarity with Mazatrol, Heidenhain and Fanuc CNC Control Systems is desirable
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self-starter, positive attitude, resilient, committed, driven
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