Role: Facility Engineer
Start Date: June
Work Location: West Midlands, UK
Description
This role will support global manufacturing strategy and deliver world class facility solutions through product implementation programmes, technology innovation and legacy facility improvement projects.
T&PPG/BIW/Paint Facilities Conveyor Team are responsible for introduction of new facilities, materials product lines and new/ current vehicle freshening programs at Solihull site .
Role Responsibilities;
* Assess feasibility of new facilities and processes, development and management of projects for cost, quality and timing
* Support the area by providing the required capability and capacity at facilities and supporting equipment, aligned to the programme milestones, launch plans and production requirements.
* Complete feasibility and cost evaluations for proposed new or modified facilities and processes define robust delivery plans with minimised disruption to operations.
* Develop engineering solutions that are suited to the capabilities of appropriate facility and its associated process characteristics as directed.
* Develop robust/lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or process/operational efficiency improvements.
* Manage Contractors in strict accordance with the Control of Contractors procedures.
* Manage, maintain and develop all Health, Safety and Operational Risk Management processes and site-specific processes and systems at the area.
* Contribute to the on-going Environmental Innovation and Reporting (Energy, Water, Waste) compliance with standards.
* Co-ordinate the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
* Work closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines across deliver programs & facility projects to cost targets and timing.
* Provide a Manufacturing Engineering support role to Plant personnel as a member of cross-functional teams for problem solving and continuous improvement activities with regard to Safety, Quality & Cost
* Be responsible for management of facility documentation on the projects they work on in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting TS, ISO, SHARP, LQOS & FPS internal and external audits.
* Lead & partake in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams through all project phases ensuring company procurement procedures are met & adhered to.
* Track project based KPI's & make ready for report out to departmental manager on a weekly basis.
* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested
Skills & Experience
* An individual with a customer first mind-set who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
* An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
* An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
* A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
* An effective team player who supports team members.
* An individual who is able to question, constructively challenge and look for creative ways to deliver against manufacturing requirements.
* An individual who is resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.
* An individual who is enthusiastic, pro-active, problem solver, Can-do attitude, self-motivated, team player with good interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, good written and oral communication skills and is tenacious.
* A sound engineering and manufacturing background with previous experience in Facilities Development and Engineering.
* Proven experience and understanding of process conveyor technologies.
* Experience of reliability and maintainability principals and an understanding of the environmental impacts of engineering solutions.
* Degree qualified or equivalent Engineering experience preferred.
* Ability to control & Manage suppliers (both Material & Equipment).
* Ability to control & manage project budgets.
* Have a working knowledge of the application of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
* Have the ability to work unsupervised (at times) to a set of objectives & targets.
* Must be flexible with regard to working hours as role requires after hours, weekend & Shutdown working delivering objectives & targets.
* Experience of delivering both operational and strategic transactional and Facilities Management solutions across an array of engineering sites, buildings and customer types.
* Experience within the Facilities development across a variety of industries and geographies.
* Contract and performance management experience.
* Good working knowledge of CDM regulations.
* Have previous experience of Supplier selection and tender management.
* Have a working knowledge of electrical control systems employed with automated equipment & conveyor equipment.