NPI Manufacturing Engineer
+ 6 month initial contract
+ High end Electronics NPI
+ SC Cleared will be required
+ £450 to £480 per day
+ Onsite near Winchester
Key Skills:
+ DFMA/NPD/NPI
+ Electronics manufacturing background
Key Responsibilities
Support DFMA / NPD / NPI activities for Production, Support and Supply Chain.
Support Bid processes and Make versus Buy manufacturing strategies.
Lead completion of PFMEA, and Risk identification and mitigation for product designs and manufacturing processes.
Identify and escalate risks, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
Identify appropriate manufacturing, assembly and testing processes for new products
Lead teams to successful problem resolution using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence. Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with business stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly.
Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
Problem Solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)
Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous)