Our client is a leading, wellestablished and respected manufacturing business.
Due to new procedures in thecompany, they have an opportunity for a manufacturing engineer.
Duties:
·Identify manufacturing needs for new and existingproduct lines and action them.
·Support the culture of proactive technical oversight,risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths forissue resolution and open dialogue on technical issues.
·Conduct PFMEAs, (Process Failure Mode EffectsAnalysis) process documentation and implement improvements.
·Support and lead continuous improvement, problemsolving and process improvement activities (injunction with the CI Manager).
·Ensure control plans are in place and being used forproduct conformance.
·Apply lean techniques including 6S, Kaizen, and PokaYoke.
·Participate in Design review meetings.
·Investigate production and process issues providingtechnical support and training.
·Facilitate and drive knowledge capture and sharingwithin the team.
Essential Experience:
·Ability to lead and execute complex technicalactivities.
·5+ years Manufacturing engineering experience.
·Problem solving 8D/10 step experience is required.
·PFMEA experience.
·Must be happy to carry out hands on work.
·Previous experience as a manufacturing engineer isrequired, experience as a design engineer would be beneficial.
·Good understanding of Lean manufacturing & 6 Sigma
·Understanding of fluid control (high pressurepneumatics, hydraulics and systems)
·Knowledge of defence standards and projects while notessential would be beneficial
·Good IT skills (MS Office, MSP, ERP systems).
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·Experience of internal customer engagement
·Understanding of risk and how to mitigate risk throughproblem solving
·Self-starter and focused on delivering results