Manufacturing Engineer

Thrive Group; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Oldham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our well established client in Blaenavon, South Wales. You will develop and optimise manufacturing processes, driving lean improvements to quality, speed and efficiency.

The role requires experience in regulated industries, strong problem solving and capability with measurement tools and CNC/ PLC systems. A competitive salary and permanent role are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience applying lean manufacturing tools (PPAP, PFMEA, SPC) to improve quality and productivity.
• Strong track record of reducing waste and costs via process improvement.
• Experience with capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop manufacturing processes across site.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to optimise quality, productivity and process capability using lean tools.
• Introduce and optimise new products into the plant.
• Design and monitor initial batches; coordinate production documentation.
• Identify improvement opportunities and deliver detailed improvement plans.
• Lead projects to implement improvement plans and report milestones and benefits.
• Address process problems related to process, product and equipment.
• Develop SOPs, quality procedures, control plans and PMFEAs.
• Educate staff through coaching and training to embed lean culture.
• Set specifications and acceptance criteria for machines and equipment.
• Provide regular updates on project status and benefits achieved.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

RCCA/8D

Metrology / CMM

PLC programming

Capital projects

Education

HNC in Engineering

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

Qualifications - Essential

Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline followed by at least 5years practical experience

Preferred

• Process Improvement Qualification (Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Project Management

Personal skills and abilities

• 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