Process Engineer

Red The Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions. You will manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and have experience in manufacturing environments. A competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design improvement solutions for mechanical assembly processes.
• Manage implementation of new innovations from concept to completion.
• Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
• Conduct audits on production processes for compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure

Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment

Knowledge in PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations

Knowledge of ISO standards

Knowledge CAD software (ex. CREO, Solid Works, CATIA)

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in Excel and Word

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

MES

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (industrial, production).
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations.
• Knowledge in PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc).
• Knowledge CAD software (ex. CREO, Solid Works, CATIA, etc).
• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
• Sound practical experience with Excel and Word.
• Potentially knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design the improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) to be put into production with lean manufacturing approach.
• Manage the implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
• Create the technical documentary package for new equipment/ process solutions (mechanical assembly procedures, tools documentation, tooling drawings, manufacturing equipment procedures, etc) following company procedures and standards.
• Validation of the tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety, etc), new processes, etc prior to introduction into manufacturing.
• Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
• SPR and PO management.
• Perform PUWER assessments.
• Define Maintenance strategy for new and old equipment.
• Perform FMEA.
• Works closely with R&D to ensure products and process are designed for ease of manufacturing.
• Evaluates prototype parts/assembly/equipment for new product implementation. Provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and design.
• Defines and designs tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
• Reviews and validates contract documentation (Drawings, Bill of Materials) prior to release.
• Attends products New Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
• Ensures assembly procedures are approved and issued as per project plan.
• Writes build and process specifications for new products ensuring they can be easily understood.
• Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured/designed and validated/commissioned as per company standard, PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulation and ISO standard to meet development and production plans.
• Defines standard build times for each assembly process and maintain Reference Ops on the company system.
• Oversees / supervises production personnel during first off build of qualification units. Provides production support for new product start-up and day-to-day support. Provides practical application of mechanical, production, industrialisation and design knowledge to solve problems.
• Instructs and advises operators in the assemble of the development and production unites.
• Writes Extra Work Authorisation (EWA) for product investigations. Reviews Investigation Request (IR/ITS) and defines corrective actions to maintain production build. Investigate and define Root Causes for the defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future products.
• Constantly reviews and analysis production processes to improve efficiency, quality, HSE, down time, reject rates and reduce standard times and cost.
• Conducts production processes audits on procedures to ensure all are compliant.
• Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
• Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality , Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitivehourly rate.