1. Growing Manufacturer
2. New investment & growth plans
About Our Client
My client is a prominent organisation in their industry, having been around for 60 years. They were a family run business that has built from the ground up, that are now owned by a large corporation, driving the growth of the business through the roof. They are renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation and operate within a large scale, setting them apart as industry leaders.
Job Description
3. Responsible for the translation of Design Engineering data and specifications into clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing assemblies or product to customer and regulatory authority requirements.
4. Accountable for the maintenance, development and compilation of detail packages of work and Conditions of Supply for external manufacture with suppliers.
5. Responsible for Continuous Improvement to achieve significant productivity and quality improvements by:
6. Analysing and eliminating waste (eight wastes).
7. Developing and implementing production smoothing methods and Kanban systems.
8. Identifying and implementing methods to reduce set-up and overall cycle times.
9. Effective use of problem-solving tools and techniques.
10. Collaborate with Design to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and product quality improvements.
11. Responsible for optimising assembly methods to increase efficiency, reduce non- conformance and improve the overall quality of our products.
12. Responsible for the development and implementation of visible controls, measurement tools and business support systems alongside the production team.
13. Responsible for checking and acceptance of new and modified design models and drawings as approved signatories.
14. Responsible for the creation, maintenance and auditing of Manufacturing Engineering processes.
15. Assisting with product audits, identifying and implementing corrective actions and managing the close out of customer non-conformances.
16. Responsible for the identification of training and development requirements of Manufacturing Engineering staff through the PDR process.
17. Responsible for the compilation and presentation of Manufacturing Engineering input at design reviews, both internal and external and the subsequent Manufacturing Engineering actions identified.
18. Responsible for conducting Vendor assessment of the capabilities of potential suppliers.
39 Hours/WeekMonday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00Friday 08:00 - 16:00
The Successful Applicant
You will be an experienced Manufacturing/Production/Process Improvement Engineer from a manufacturing background, along with:
19. A recognised Engineering qualification (E.g HNC)
20. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control concepts
21. Lean Tools understanding & experience deploying - e.,g. 5Y/8D
22. Injection mould process experience would be desirable
23. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
24. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What's on Offer
25. Up to £45,000/annum
26. A supportive and inclusive company culture
27. Opportunities for professional growth and development
28. Comprehensive benefits package