Provide technical engineering support in all production areas, and R&D, whilst striving for best practice in all aspects of the process and its application. A driver regarding quality and efficiency issues, formulating and delivering improvement plans, and driving change such that output, quality, cost and technology improvement targets are achieved within agreed limits and time-scales
Responsibilities
* Technical support for production processes
* Drive Product Development projects in conjunction with the Technology Centre
* Process ownership – driving to achieve best practice / error-proof process solutions
* Use systematic techniques to improve process capability - SPC, FMEA, KT, MSA, Process Models, capability studies, etc.
* Strive to simplify, reduce or eliminate process steps to reduce overall process throughput time where possible
* Feedback issues to other team members and develop robust corrective actions
* Ensure sufficient throughput capacity to achieve Business requirements. Work with other Departments to achieve capacity plans
* Ensure adherence to all applicable HSE requirements when introducing process change
* Promote and maintain a safe working environment
* Responsibility for the management, planning and implementation of process and product development projects
* Drive process and material cost reduction programs.
* Embody professionalism and apply high standards in all aspects of work
* Take responsibility for personal development
* Maintain constructive rapport with all departments
* Pro-active participation in company improvement schemes
Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.
What we are looking for
* Minimum of three years related experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
* Clear, precise and articulate communication skills - both written and oral
* Dependable and adaptable when business needs necessitate
* Ability to work with people of all levels within the organization
* A team player but also capable of working alone
* Punctual and committed to the Business needs
* Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and additional work
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Ability to anticipate and pro-actively accommodate broader issues
* Positive, effective interpersonal skills
* Flexible and adaptable
* Professional
* Approachable
* Preferred:
Experience with Minitab, SAP and Infinity
Familiarity with working with chemicals in a lab environment
Knowledge of statistical process control, calibration and gauge maintenance
Experience with Injection Moulding would be desirable
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