Responsibilities
* Create manufacturing processes and machining times to achieve the design specification, ensuring the most cost-effective approach.
* Develop and implement, through a hands-on approach, manufacturing processes to efficiently machine components, continually looking to reduce the costs.
* Specification/design of tooling, fixturing and equipment to support manufacturing processes, including its procurement, commissioning, and implementation.
* Provide cutting data to ensure optimum performance and realisation of estimated times.
* Support all team members to ensure the realisation of the quoted manufacturing times.
* Work with the production and engineering teams to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality.
* Liaison with the design authority to ensure correct understanding of intent and process requirements.
* Support shop floor with issue resolution.
* Create routings for new or updated parts.
* Have a proven background working in a machine shop with extensive knowledge of tools, equipment and processes for milling and turning.
* Hands-on approach to problem solving and cost reduction.
* Working in a formal Quality framework.
* Continuous Improvement drive.
* Good PC skills and Business System experience.
Qualifications
* Experience of working in a production environment for a precision, low-volume customer base.
* Automotive or similar industry experience.
* Gear form manufacturing knowledge/experience.
* Heat Treatment knowledge/experience.
* 5 axis CAD/CAM programming experience.
* Team player with a "can do" attitude.
* Able to work and communicate effectively across different technical disciplines.
* Self-determination and confidence to challenge the norm and deliver on objectives.
* Logical Problem-Solving mindset.
About Ricardo (Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing)
We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We value diversity and recognise that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.
Wellbeing is central to our culture, with wellbeing programs and policies that support flexible working, mental health first aiders, and access to our Employee Assistance program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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