Job summary
Our client, a Defence and Security supplier, is looking for a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.
Key skills required for this role
MRP, Oracle, Manufacturing, Electronics, Defence
Important
MRP System roll-out
Job description
Our client, a Defence and Security supplier, is looking for a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.
1. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold to sole British nationality and be willing to obtain full SC Clearance.
2. Fully onsite in Farnborough.
3. 6 month initial contract.
4. Inside IR35, competitive market rates.
Essential Responsibilities:
5. Experience of MRP System roll-out and/or upgrade of existing system for a production/repair environment.
6. Experience creating and implementing BOMs working with Engineering and shop-floor staff to ensure successful completion.
7. Ensure design of assembly/test cells are efficient to maximise productivity and minimise waste.
8. Ensure all Work Instructions are available, and staff are correctly trained maintaining a training matrix to demonstrate this.
9. Develop and/or implement shop floor layout for optimised assembly/test of product.
10. Provide technical support and ensure optimum producibility of products entering production, including contributions at design reviews, approval of design changes.
11. Ensure all tooling and assembly fixtures are available and within calibration.
12. Develop, adapt and institutionalise advanced process improvement tools to most effectively carry out assignments and meet objectives.
13. Coordinate manufacturing plans for all hardware in conjunction with production planning and control resource.
14. As authorized, interface with the customer, suppliers or other external parties on technical issues that impact manufacturing. Will be called upon to assist in solving complex production problems in his/her area of expertise with both customers and suppliers.
15. Direct and coordinate building or modification of complex equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design, involving the writing of detailed Work Instructions.
16. Training of shop floor staff against established product work instructions and processes.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
17. A minimum of 10 years' experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
18. Excellent IT skills with sound knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc).
19. Must have good knowledge of DMAIC, 8D and VBSS Lead techniques.
20. Good knowledge of configuration control and documentation control systems such as Oracle, Epicore Vantage, Windchill.
21. Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
22. Involvement with or lead of Kaizen activity in a production environment.
23. VBSS Black Belt or Green Belt certification would be desirable.
24. May have broad knowledge of project management.
25. HNC/HND and a minimum of 10 years prior experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
26. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
27. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
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