Overview
Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites is based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, where it produces complex composite structures that are predominantly used to manufacture vital parts on ships, submarines and aircraft.
From bespoke one-off designs to low-volume manufacture, the business enjoys a unique place within its sector thanks to its application of ground-breaking technologies that drive the industry forward.
Responsibilities
* An energetic and enthusiastic leader of people with a good sense of commercial priorities
* An understanding 'change management'
* Motivation to identify and deliver improvements in the efficiencies and bottom line of the business
* Analytical thinking to introduce new innovation
* An ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of productivity and cost drivers
* Effective implementation of productivity quality and safety improvement initiatives.
* An understanding that ERP and physical processes need to be considered together.
* The continuous improvement of product through the life cycle using lean tools and techniques to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
* Creation of job cards as required until complete production handover is achieved.
* Liaison with production / process engineers to ensure the correct materials are selected for both tooling, covering support fixtures and craft related jigs in support of parts manufacture.
* Working with Production Management to ensure production estimates for hours and materials are both accurate and reflective of current processes.
Qualifications
* Graduate or apprentice level trained engineer.
* Experience of working in manufacturing environment
* Ideally experienced in working with composite materials.
* Previous experience delivering process engineering in medium or low volume manufacturing/ MRO environments
* Experience of collaborative working within teams in a manufacturing or MRO environment
* An understanding of structured quality and safety problem solving (such as "8D")
* An understanding and practical implementation of "lean manufacturing" principles.
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