Process Engineer Apprenticeship

Jenks & Cattell Engineering Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company is offering an apprenticeship that can lead to a Process Engineer role. The position involves optimizing production processes, managing projects, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficiency and quality in engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Understanding of NPI and APQP processes.
• Ability to implement training and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with NPI to efficiently introduce products into production.
• Optimize productivity by developing new procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Error-proofing methodology

Lean methodologies

Project performance monitoring

Stakeholder management

Cost efficiency

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Established in 1886, Jenks & Cattell Engineering have the prestige and expertise as one of the most established metalwork engineering companies in the UK. From manufacturing garden tools nearly 150 years ago, to manufacturing headlamp rims for the original 1959 Mini we have built a heritage to be proud of.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to become a Process Engineer in the engineering team.

• Work with the NPI department to ensure new products are introduced efficiently into production
• Ensure optimal equipment performance
• Attend APQP, FMEA, project update meetings as required
• Adopt an error-proofing methodology
• Adopt lean methodologies
• Optimise productivity by designing, implementing and testing new procedures
• Implement training and development programmes for employees
• New equipment installation
• Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery
• Liaise proactively and effectively with internal departments, external organisations and stakeholders to ensure projects are adequately resourced and delivered
• Develop solutions with best practice in mind
• Deliver progress reports, proposals, and other required documentation to various departments and stakeholders
• Managing contractors
• Develop and implement an approach to systems and business change management
• Work within budget to ensure projects are appropriately costed, ensuring value for money and that efficiency savings can be realised
• Ensure any improvements and cost savings are highlighted and recorded
• Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies & procedures and guidelines
• Preparing documents and progress for Engineering Master tracker
  
  

7.30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 12 midday on Friday.

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