Process Engineer

SpinDetroit LLC; Frodsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Tier 1 automotive supplier in Cheshire is seeking a Process & Project Engineer to enhance production processes. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing efficiency and implementing automation technology while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure quality and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment advantageous.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Identify and implement new automation processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production inefficiencies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Continuous improvement tools

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Automotive Manufacturing

Cheshire West and Chester

£35,000 to £45,000

An established Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Process & Project Engineer to join its dynamic and growing manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of high-quality composite and thermoplastic components used by leading automotive brands.

As a Process & Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing production processes, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality.

The role is an interesting and dynamic opportunity to support the business in implementing new automation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Identify and implement new automation processes
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and cycle time enhancement
• Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to production teams
• Conduct time studies and root cause analysis (8D, 5Y) for production inefficiencies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, and Maintenance
• Continue to develop the APQP & PPAP processes
• Tooling, jigs and fixture design
• Collaborate with the NPI & Order Capture team
• Maintain & update factory layouts & prepare / propose layouts
• Production support (machining/programming)
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Practical knowledge of thermoplastics or composite materials is an advantage
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and using CAD tools
  
  

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and processes
• Supportive company growth and the development of automation processes Career development and training opportunities within a growing company
  
  

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