Manufacturing Technician

Oceaneering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing (Process) Technician to develop, optimize, validate and continuously improve extrusion processes. You will create and maintain process documentation, tooling specs and quality controls to ensure production readiness.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Development to drive capability, productivity, quality and cost improvements while upholding HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a technical discipline or demonstrable experience in extrusion manufacturing.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of process capability, statistical analysis, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Proficient in Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate extrusion manufacturing processes.
• Maintain process documentation, tooling requirements, equipment specifications, quality controls and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development and Maintenance to drive capability, productivity, quality and cost improvements.
• HSEQ compliance and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing.

Skills

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing data analysis

HSEQ awareness

Education

HNC in a technical discipline or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Polymer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

SPC tools

Job description

The Manufacturing (Process) Technician will be responsible for the development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement of extrusion manufacturing processes. The role ensures production readiness through the development and maintenance of process documentation, tooling requirements, equipment specifications, quality controls, and manufacturing standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Maintenance teams to drive process capability, productivity, quality, and cost improvements while maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) performance.

REQUIRED

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in a technical discipline or demonstrable experience in extrusion manufacturing or a related continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of process capability, statistical analysis, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Proficient in Solidworks

DESIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience with polymer, thermoplastic, elastomer, cable, tubing, or composite extrusion processes.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and APQP methodologies.
• Awareness of automation, PLC controls, and process monitoring systems.