I'm looking for a Production Engineer to join a global electronics manufacturer based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.
Role Responsibilities:
* Support the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality & Supply Chain)
* Support the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment
* Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries, including supplier visit, capability assessments and audits as required
* Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback
* Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority
* Support the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction
* Maintain constant self-learning and development routines
Essential Competences:
* Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Electrical & Process)
* Must be an experienced engineer from a similar industry, able to demonstrate multi-functional engineering competence
* Understanding of Lean Principles and process variation- Green Belt desirable
* Understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen
* Have a solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes:
* Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is desirable)
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent cross functional team working skills
* Strong participant in cross functional teams supporting Manufacturing
* Microsoft Office experience
* Be proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a very successful and well-funded business.
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