Manufacturing Engineer
Elmdon Plant
Key Requirements:
* • Project manage complex products from quotation to launch
* Management of multiple suppliers of tooling and capital ensuring timing and cost targets are met
* Launch of new products and processes into the business ensuring time and cost target are met Development of comprehensive timing plans in line with customer milestones
* Development of pre-production processes
* Generation of PFMEAs, control plans and standard operating instructions to support both pre-production and production processes
* Design, develop, specify and source key manufacturing equipment
* Sign off new equipment including management of run at rates and capability studies
* Ensure products, process and materials are safe and complete health and safety documents as required
* Support product design in the development of the components ensuring best in class design for manufacture
* Production of workbooks to generate accurate cost estimates to support commercial
* Manage changes through the CR system and ensure timely submission
* Support quality in the close out of customer concerns and aid root cause identification
* Management of equipment installation and contractors
* Support operations in the day to day running of the business
* Generation of cost saving initiatives to support the plants CI roadmap
* Experience of aftermarket component supply
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Degree qualified in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
* Experience of working with an OEM
* Knowledge of headliner manufacturing and assembly
* Exposure to manufacturing lines highly reliant on IT systems
* Significant experience in a relevant role within a 1st tier automotive supplier, preferably within a just in time (JIT) environment
* Experience of Six sigma / Lean manufacturing processes
* Computer literate with MS Project
* Auto CAD advantageous