Product Specialist

JCB; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday and pension

Onsite gym and in-house doctor/dentist

ULEV car scheme

Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB Power Products is seeking a Product Specialist to act as the technical expert for assigned products through the manufacturing lifecycle. You will work at the interface between engineering, quality, supply chain and production to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and meet quality expectations.

You will lead NPI activities, apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity, and develop robust processes.

Qualifications

• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• HNC or working towards an HND in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-oriented with multi-priority management.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement. Six Sigma Green Belt is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical expert for assigned products within the manufacturing environment.
• Translating product requirements into robust manufacturing processes.
• Supporting manufacturing process development, implementation and optimization.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Conducting process validation activities and supporting capability studies.
• Collaborating with design, R&D and production teams to ensure effective design and manufacture.
• Leading NPI activities including pilot builds and ramp-up.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation and control plans.
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for product/process issues.
• Ensuring compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Quality awareness

Education

Level 3 or 4 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing

HNC in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

The Opportunity- Product Specialist

As a Product Specialist within JCB Power Products, you'll act as the subject matter expert for assigned products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Working at the interface between engineering, quality, supply chain and production teams, you'll ensure products are manufactured efficiently, meet quality expectations and support the delivery of world-class power solutions to customers.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

What does this role involve day to day?

• Acting as the technical expert for assigned products within the manufacturing environment.
• Developing a thorough understanding of product design, functionality and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• Translating product requirements into robust and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Supporting the development, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste and enhance process capability.
• Conducting process validation activities and supporting capability studies.
• Collaborating with Design Engineering, Research & Development and Production teams to ensure products are designed and manufactured effectively.
• Leading and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including pilot builds and production ramp-up.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, control plans and process standards.
• Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for product and process-related issues.
• Ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards and quality management systems.
• Participating in audits, quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical support to production, maintenance, quality and customer support teams.
• Working with supply chain and engineering teams to align manufacturing capabilities with product requirements.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• You possess a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• You hold an HNC or are working towards an HND in Engineering, Manufacturing or a relevant technical subject.
• You have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• You are confident analysing technical problems and implementing practical solutions.
• You have excellent communication skills and can work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the business.
• You are highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• You have experience interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• You are passionate about quality, efficiency and delivering continuous improvement.

Even better if…

• You have Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• You have APQP and/or PPAP knowledge or certification.
• You have awareness of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• You have experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• You have previous involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• You have experience supporting process validation, capability studies and quality improvement projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within JCB Power Products, helping to deliver innovative and reliable products to customers around the world.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension.
• Onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist.
• ULEV car scheme available for our employees.
• JCB Rewards Hub discounts with high street retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

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