Our prestigous client based near Abingdon, who work in the Medical sector are looking for a Production engineer to join their growing team.
The main focus of the role is o facilitate the manufacturing of high quality existing and new products through the provision of engineering support services. To assist in the definition and enhancement of manufacturing processes. To create, update and maintain drawings / models for new and released products.
Main Tasks:
Production Engineering
Create / update CAD drawings for parts & assemblies.
Creating change requests with the associated required paperwork and drawings
Finding replacement parts for obsolete items.
Reviewing / updating device master records.
Reviewing / updating device history records.
Liaise with the New Product Development department during the product development phase ensuring design for manufacture, assembly & test principals are followed. Support new product introduction activities.
Ensure QMS requirements for USA FDA, ISO 13485 and MDD / MDR are met.
Production Parts Quality
Reviewing production reject parts for why they have failed, this includes checking the part against the drawing, reviewing the line build to see if it's an internal line issue, talking with suppliers to understand if there is an issue with their manufacturing line.Procedures
Updating or creating new procedures for the production line at Penlon.
Line Support
Investigating production issues on the shop floor and root causing the failure. Then update drawings, procedures, etc to fix the issue.
Improve production processes using key philosophies such as kaizen, poke-yoke, hidden factory, Six Sigma, etc.
PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
HNC / ONC or extensive experience preferably in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Extensive use of CAD software, preferably Solid Edge / SolidWorks or equivalent, Computer literacy including the use of excel spreadsheets
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, six-sigma and other continuous improvement techniques.
Excellent communication/report writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities
Highly numerate and analytical
Strong problem-solving skills
Proven planning, change management and organisation skills
Excellent people skills, essential due to the support function and interface of this role.
SALARY/WORKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 ( early finish on a Friday )
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
On site parking
Generous pension confribution
Bonus scheme
To find out more, please contact Adam on (phone number removed)
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