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Location: St Leonards, England, United Kingdom
Job Overview
Diagnoses problems and performs maintenance of complex equipment; ensures specific manufacturing behaviors are in line with practice and operation standards.
Job Requirements
* Act as the process leader for the machine shop to ensure operations run at optimum levels for quality and productivity.
* Provide day‑to‑day technical support to resolve production challenges, minimize downtime, and maintain stable operations.
* Optimize and standardize manufacturing processes across the plant.
* Align TE Business Unit plants with TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) requirements.
* Roll out Centre of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and implement Best Demonstrated Practices (BDPs).
* Advise on tooling and machine duplication, corrections, and improvements.
* Design and develop manufacturing process platforms and automation solutions.
* Apply developed platforms for new product introductions and optimization of existing products.
* Demonstrate proficiency in TE systems such as SAP, TLM, and CAD.
* Support product development teams in selecting and optimizing tools for piece‑part production.
* Act as a key interface between engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth ramp‑up of new designs.
* Drive productivity improvements, reduce downtime, and enhance Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE).
* Focus on First Time Right (FTR) to accelerate time‑to‑market for new and existing processes.
* Develop machine setup guides, work centre instructions, vision systems, and process FMEAs.
* Mentor junior engineers, lead cross‑functional teams, and collaborate with management to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.
What Your Background Should Look Like
* Education: HNC or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in CNC machining.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and quality control methodologies.
* Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as ISO 9001, GMP, and OSHA.
* Familiarity with quality control tools including FMEAs, run charts, and first article inspections.
* Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
* Understanding of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) concepts and improvement strategies.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to apply engineering principles to complex challenges.
* Strong communication skills to interface between engineering and manufacturing teams.
* Experience supporting product development and ensuring manufacturability.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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