Job Description
Overview
Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military sites, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints. Our solutions help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We pride ourselves on innovation, uncompromising quality, and best-in-class imaging performance.
Shift Work
Monday to Friday alternating Early’s Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00 Friday 06:00-13:30 and Lates Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00 Friday 13:30-21:00. 20% shift premium
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role is pivotal in driving efficiency and continuous improvement within our manufacturing operations. You will lead new product introductions, optimize production processes, and implement world-class manufacturing practices to enhance quality and performance.
Responsibilities
1. Plan and execute new product introductions, including facility layout considerations.
2. Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews, driving design improvements.
3. Analyse production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficiency improvements.
4. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and shop floor documentation.
5. Drive downtime analysis and implement strategies to improve quality and reduce delays.
6. Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth integration of process improvements.
7. Support quality assurance investigations and root cause analysis for field failures.
8. Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential
9. 3 years Previous experience in a volume manufacturing role with demonstratable leadership of team and implementation of change within an engineering team
10. Drive and enthusiasm
11. Creation of standard processes and procedures
12. Shop floor systems - Works orders, cycle counts,
13. Ability to understand the current manufacturing system and flow of parts
14. Familiarity with safe working practices and ensuring that others adhere to practices.
Familiarity with the following would be an advantage but is not essential:
15. Production technician experiences working on X-rays tubes, welding and mechanical assemblies
16. Any experience with clean room working
17. Test processes and procedures.
18. Working in accordance with a Quality system.
19. Working in accordance with COSHH regulations.
20. 5S, 6 Sigma Practices, Kanban system