Manufacturing Engineer

Forged Solutions Group; Wales; Teletrabalho; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Forged Solutions Group in Blaenavon, South Wales is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help develop and optimise manufacturing processes using lean tools to enhance quality, productivity and process capability. You will monitor processes and collaborate with Operations and Quality while leading improvement projects.

Candidates should have proven experience in precision engineering environments, experience with PPAP, PFMEAs, SPC, RCCA/8D methods, and a track record of cost reduction through

Qualificações

• Experience in a precision-engineered, highly regulated environment.
• Proven track record of waste and cost reduction via process improvement.
• Experience with lean tools and problem solving methods (PPAP, PFMEAs, SPC, RCCA, 8-D).
• Capex/project execution to support cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• 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 with initial batch monitoring.
• Produce and coordinate documentation; develop SOPs and control plans.
• Identify improvement opportunities and generate timely plans; manage improvement projects.
• Provide regular updates on milestones and benefits achieved.

Conhecimentos

Lean manufacturing

PPAP

PFMEAs

SPC

RCCA/8D

Cost reduction

Capital projects

Metrology/CMMs

Process documentation

Formação académica

HNC in Engineering

Ferramentas

CMMs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

# Manufacturing Engineer**Job Function:** Engineering**Job Location:** Blaenavon - South Wales**Hours of Work:** 37 hours a week**Closing Date:** Open until filled**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.**Principle Accountabilities:** • 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. o 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.**Person Specification:** **Essential** • 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. • Development and implementation of capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives • Equipment specification and selection**Preferred** • 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 an ability to compile a reasoned justification