production-engineer

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a global manufacturing organisation and afford the flexibility to support both ongoing production issues and be responsible for capex and new manufacturing projects.

Location: ShropshireSalary: up to £45,000

Job Description

• Implement process improvements in production to optimise process performance, OEE, aid ergonomics or improve capability
• Create CAPEX machinery and tooling specifications
• Co‑ordinate introduction of new products (NPI) and tooling through trial builds and training
• Specification and facilitate implementation of MES, Industry 4.0, digitisation & automation
• Lead capability studies on new processes and equipment
• Review and improve SOP/work instructions, PFMEA, process control plans, process flow, standard operations and capability
• Optimise process flow, defect reduction and minimise waste through use of lean manufacturing methods – VA/VE, line balancing, Kaizen, Yamazumi

Experience

• You will already be a competent Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer or Production Engineer with previous experience within high volume or large batch mechanical manufacturing background
• HND/ Degree level or equivalent education in engineering or similar technical discipline
• Proven experience leading process improvement and capital equipment (CAPEX) projects including specification, cost justification and vender management through to project buy‑off and successful job launch
• Lead PFMEA process for current and future projects
• Experience of high volume series production processes and equipment ideally incorporating semi‑automated or fully automated product assembly
• Experience gained within automotive OEM, tier 1 or similar fast‑pace high quality metrics environment
• Good communication skills for effective liaison and teamwork
• Hands‑on approach with problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on several tasks or projects concurrently

Opportunity

Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group and the facility is a global leader in their field with considerable planned investment in new plant and machinery. The role will be a key part of their engineering team and therefore salary and benefits on offer will be very competitive.

Contact

Apply online or call for a confidential discussion.

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