A1 Jobs have an excellent opportunity for a permanent, experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s worldwide business
Responsibilities
* Liaise with design and production to interpret customer / design needs into suitable shop floor instructions.
* Encourage and suggest design for manufacture principles during product design.
* Investigate production or design issues, develop solutions to improve quality or efficiency, develop action plans and follow up to conclusion.
* Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate wastes and improve production efficiency / quality.
* Lead and or support improvement projects.
* Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team & prioritise work as agreed.
* Liaise with 3rd party certification bodies i.e. Lloyds /DNV.
* Liaise with customers & suppliers where necessary
Essential Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience using lean manufacturing principles
* Previous experience using CAD / technical drawing software packages.
* Preferred Quality Management System awareness to ISO9001, statutory, regulatory & legal requirements.
* Fabrication methods & materials (welding and assembly) is desirable but not essential
Essential Skills
* Good understanding of design for manufacture principles
* Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
* Experience of process optimisation and efficiency improvements is beneficial.
* Good computer skills, i.e. AutoCAD is ideal, Solidworks would be even better & Microsoft Office packages.
* Ability to interpret technical & engineering drawings.
* Ability to interact with others, encouraging then developing improvement ideas and suggestions to fruition.
* Good technical aptitude & ability.
* Planning & project management skills.
* An analytical & logical approach to problem solving, with an eye for detail.
* Effective communicator, both written & verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational & administrative skills.
* Accountability & execution.
* Customer focus & good business sense.
* Factual approach to decision making.
* Able to work on own initiative & as part of a team.
* An ability to work under pressure.
Excellent rumuneration package available