Manufacturing Engineer

The Thrive Group; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Oldham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Blaenavon, South Wales to develop and optimise manufacturing processes with lean principles. You will partner with Operations and Quality teams to boost quality, productivity and process capability and drive cost reductions.

You will lead design and monitoring of initial batches, develop SOPs and documentation, and coach staff on waste elimination and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing and process improvement.
• Experience with PPAP, PFMEAs and SPC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes across site using lean tools.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to improve quality, productivity and capability.
• Introduce and optimise new products through the plant and monitor initial batches.
• Create and maintain SOPs, quality procedures, control plans and PMFEAs.
• Coach and train staff to embed waste-elimination culture and lean principles.
• Lead projects to implement improvement plans and monitor milestones.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Metrology

PLC programming

Machining experience

Education

HNC in Engineering Discipline

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

PPAP

PFMEAs

SPC

CMM programming

Job description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Blaenavon, South Wales for a Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose:

Develop the manufacturing processes, utilising lean manufacturing techniques to optimise product quality, process efficiency, productivity and capability. Key to achieving this will be the need to constantly challenge the status quo and introduce best practice.

What you will be doing:

• To monitor and develop manufacturing processes across site
• Working with Operations and Quality departments to deliver optimisation of quality, productivity and process capability, using lean manufacturing tools across site.
• To introduce and optimise new product into the plant.
• Practical design and monitoring of initial batches
• Production / coordination of documentation
• Identification of areas for improvement and generation of well detailed, timely improvement plans.
• Management and coordination of projects to implement improvement plans.
• Monitoring of production process problems with regards to the process, product and equipment
• Development of SOPs and quality procedures as well as other process documentation such as control plans and PMFEAs
• Education of employees through the use of coaching and training to ensure the successful implementation of a culture of waste identification and elimination through the deployment of lean tools and principles.
• Establishing specifications and acceptance criteria for machines & equipment.
• Providing regular business updates on project activities including adherence to milestones and business benefits achieved to date.
• Undertake other tasks within capabilities, in any department across the business.

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably working within a business that produces precision engineered products, in a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Automotive or Medical.
• A proven track record of driving out waste and cost through process improvement within a business.
• Experience of utilising lean manufacturing techniques and tools - e.g. PPAP, PFMEAs, SPC and problem solving tools such as RCCA, 8-D, etc.
• Equipment specification and selection
• Development and implementation of capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives
• Hot and/or cold metal working / Heat Treatment / Furnace experience
• Basic metallurgy. Preferably in Nickel, Stainless steel, & Titanium alloys
• Machining experience
• Metrology experience / programming measurement tools such as CMMs
• Programming process machinery / PLC programming
• Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline followed by at least 5years practical experience
• Process Improvement Qualification (Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Project Management
• High self-motivation and determination to succeed
• Flexible & proactive approach
• Confident working in a demanding environment.
• Ability to develop working relations and influence peers and colleagues
• Proficient in common software (spreadsheets, databases etc. Ideally, statistical software & query writing)
• Fully conversant with lean principles and Six Sigma
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working and verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to compose clear and concise documentation
• Ability to achieve deadlines consistently through excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent problem solving analytical skills with ability to compile a reasoned justification

What you will receive in return:

• 37 Hours / week - Mon to Thurs 8-4.30, Fri 8-1
• Competitive salary
• Permanent Role

Please note that due to high volumes of applicants we can only contact successful shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us in 7 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.