Company Description
Based in Merthyr Tydfil South Wales, Amnitec supply marine, refrigeration, petrochemical and defence to customers worldwide. A leading provider of precision flexible metallic hose and fluoropolymer hose assembly technologies. Innovative, reliable, and cost-effective, our hoses and assemblies are suitable for a wide variety of applications. From our UK headquarters in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, we design, manufacture, and distribute more than a half a million metres of flexible hose each year.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing process to enhance efficiency, product, quality and safety. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of engineering principles, problem solving skills and the capacity to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
Qualifications
* HNC or equivalent
* Understanding of Management MRP systems
* Capability to read and produce Product drawings
* Proficient in Solidworks and 3D/2D CAD
* Skilled in creating 3D prints of jig and fixtures
* Competencies/Understanding of creating PPAP & FAIRS
* Strong Process Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Degree educated or with proven relative experience.
* Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools and techniques.
* Six Sigma would be an advantage.
* Data analysis skills.
* Being comfortable working with other staff, face to face, at all levels of the business.
* Experience of running CI events.
Additional Information
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Implementing controlled process improvements that enhance performance of either product and/or process and improve the customer experience.
* Working closely with the business team to understand the cost and value proposition of products.
* Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
* Identifying opportunities to improve process performance, reduce waste, and cost reduction.
* Monitoring data to identify trends where continuous improvement projects can deliver sustainable improvements.
* Ensure appropriate controls and approval processes are strictly enforced for process changes.
* Utilize appropriate tools to manage and track transformations and their impact.
* Ensure root cause analysis is completed where appropriate and appropriate corrective measures are implemented.
* Drive the continuous improvement strategy onsite including delivery of measurable improvements in efficiency and cost saving.
* Provide support to operations team to identify trends in performance, leading to opportunities to predict future improvements and opportunities.
* Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
* Act as a subject matter expert for process design, material flow and layout.
* Act as key interface with client on development projects and issues.
* Always work collaboratively with IT functions and ensure process design and master data are aligned.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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