Working for Hochiki Europe
At Hochiki Europe we believe that our customers deserve the best, both in terms of the manufactured product, but also the service we offer. We are striving to be the market leader in fire protection. We understand that people are key to our ongoing success and we recognize and value the contribution that our teams make. In return for your hard work, we are able to offer full and rewarding careers, competitive benefits, and great opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Role Purpose
To work as part of an engineering team to ensure effective production across the factory floor. Working to improve processes and develop lean practices. Taking responsibility for new projects and product introductions within production.
Department: Production Engineering
Location: Gillingham
Who you’ll report to:
Engineering Team Leader
What you’ll be doing:
* Assist with NPIs.
* Implement new processes on the factory floor.
* Support technicians with fault diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
* Carry out updates to controlled drawings and documentation.
* Introduce LEAN improvements within production to improve productivity and reduce waste.
* Liaise with external contractors to coordinate planned maintenance or repairs.
* Perform calibration tasks on production equipment and maintain accurate records.
* Train production staff on new or updated processes or equipment.
* Assist with shop floor layout change activities and new equipment installations.
* Create programmes for production equipment.
* Design and install jigs and fixtures.
* Research and install new production equipment.
* Perform takt time analysis of cells to set and improve KPIs across production.
* Design and install new production cells.
* Develop automation solutions.
* Run pre-production activities.
* Review and approve concessions.
* Additional duties as required.
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to the success of Hochiki. In addition to this, you will possess the following:
Qualifications
* Essential: Degree in manufacturing/electrical/electromechanical engineering.
Knowledge
* Essential: Experience within engineering/production.
* Desirable: Experience in PCB and mechanical assembly.
* Experience with automation systems.
Technical skills
* Essential: Computer literate with knowledge of Windows operating system.
* Desirable: SAP Business 1, CAD software (SolidWorks), Test software (LabView).
Personal qualities
* Strong communicator verbally and written.
* Pro-active and able to take ownership.
* High attention to detail.
* Analytic approach to problem solving.
* Good thinker and active listener.
* Good time management skills.
* Good problem solving skills.
* Self-starter with the ability to quickly learn about new processes.
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