Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Req #182
25 September 2024
The Company:
With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.
Based in Whitstable, Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With approximately 230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
The Vacancy:
Purpose of the role:
To support production by developing and improving processes. To provide full process and quality engineering support with a focus on “built in quality” and process control as opposed to final inspection culture.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Take accountability and responsibility for moulded components / over moulded cables and ensure:
* Fast turnaround and corrective action for Process/Quality issues affecting production.
* Lead APQP activities for new product introductions, ensuring all necessary plans are in place to meet customer quality requirements.
Develop and manage Control Plans, FMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams in line with APQP standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of APQP deliverables.
* Coordinate and prepare PPAP documentation for new products and process changes.
* Prepare and submit ISIR for new and modified parts to demonstrate compliance with customer specifications.
Review and analyse ISIR data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed.
* Ensure timely submission of ISIRs to meet customer timelines and requirements.
* Ensure, in conjunction with other engineering functions, that all new products or updated tools for moulded components are verified as production ready prior to production release, including design updates, cost, manufacturability, process capability, etc.
* Support tool design for new and legacy products, reviewing suitability for manufacture, and be able to update tool designs and drawings in CAD software as needed.
* Support the production of new and legacy products being manufactured in the mould shop and take direct responsibility for updating routings, manufacturing, and process instructions/tooling to be in line with best methods of manufacture.
* Support the mould shop production area and take ownership for closing out process issues raised to support customer delivery and/or improve process.
* Analyse NRFT data to focus on areas requiring process improvement.
* The mould shop area is supported on current and legacy products, assessed through QCD measures linked to SPEED, typically focusing on cost reduction, lower labour costs, reduced defect/NRFT rate, lead-time reduction, etc.
* Carry out review and take ownership for implementation of root cause fixes and complete close out on all customer concerns (both internal and external) for designated area and engage directly with end customers as needed.
* Lead initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving overall product quality, analysing quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
* Carry out other duties that may be reasonably requested.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* HNC/HND or above level qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
* Previous experience working in a Process Engineer role within a Manufacturing or Process Engineering environment.
* Experience using measuring equipment.
* Experience of design reviews and ensuring production problems are corrected with robust corrective actions and that the product is produced to the desired quality.
* Process improvement and line flow implementation.
Technical Knowledge:
* Mechanical bias knowledge with some electrical skills.
* A good understanding of the NPI process and getting products into manufacture, including documentation such as Manufacturing Instructions.
* Practical problem-solving skills, including understanding manufacturing processes and solving issues on the shop floor.
Skills and Competencies:
* Ability to accurately update and improve process documentation, both written and electronically, in line with company procedures.
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
The Benefits:
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Company Sick Pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Subsidised Restaurant facility
* Free onsite parking
To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.
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