Global Technical Engineer

Kraft Recruitment

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 53,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Kraft Recruitment’s client is seeking a Global Technical Engineer to lead continuous improvements in manufacturing capabilities, capacity and product quality with occasional Asia travel to implement new processes across sites.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, strong experience in heavy castings and machining, CAD skills, and a track record in product development and manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

Educated to a relevant Engineering qualification.
Proven engineering experience in product development and manufacturing.
Good knowledge of heavy castings and machining processes.
Experience with fabrication and manufacturing processes.
CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

Identify and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing process capability and capacity.
Support product quality and ensure inspection tests are recorded before dispatch.
Develop and adopt ISO 9001 processes in China-based operations.
Assist factories to develop manufacturing processes and train technicians.
Prepare product and process reports and communicate trends.

Skills

Manufacturing engineer

Heavy castings

CAD

FMEAs

Process improvement

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Are you an experienced manufacturing engineer with strong knowledge of heavy castings if so, this opportunity could be for you. My client specialises in the manufacture and supply of heavy castings, finished machined castings, cast manganese/high chrome wear parts, ground engaging components and structural casting parts and components to OEM’s. Their ideal candidate will have both a manufacturing engineering background and relevant castings knowledge.

Global Technical Engineer role

The successful Technical Engineer will report to the Technical Director and responsible for my clients initiatives, identifying and driving continuous improvements in manufacturing process capability, capacity and continually supporting product quality. Ther will be some travel to Asia to visit and implement the identified processes at each manufacturing site.

Ensure all inspection reports and relevant tests have been carried out and recorded before components and assemblies are dispatched from suppliers.
Work with the customer to ensure any issues are dealt with swiftly & efficiently.
Support and development of the Manufacturing Team based in China.
Develop and adopt ISO 9001 processes into the China based operation with the goal of achieving certification.
Support Product risk and FMEAs.
Make sure technical documents are complete and that all requirements for each client are met or exceeded.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by; applying knowledge of product design, casting, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; inspecting finished- product and process capabilities;
Establish standards for manufacture which can be repeated at other factory’s
Confirm manufacturing processes.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
Complete development projects by training and guiding technicians.
Assist factories to develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

Global Technical Engineer requirement