Manufacturing Process Engineer

Major Recruitment Huddersfield are currently seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for our client based in Halifax West Yorkshire. Our client has a strong track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions and are proud of their high quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale.

Main Purpose of the role:

Acting as a change agent, coordinating and driving development projects, which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reductions and greater competitiveness. Review, improve business/production processes, and support systems. Focus on insuring adherence to corporate and factory standards by providing consistent measuring, monitoring and performance improvements, whilst safeguarding assets. Provide technical support and analysis, including utilising industrial performance tools and ensuring the successful completion of all factory projects. Provide design and cost solutions for product development ensuring that all technical, design and quality requirements are met using CAD.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

Lead innovation projects, recommending new ideas and techniques to ensure project success.
Analyse current working methods and implement improvements to improve the efficiency and quality of the manufacturing process
Control of documentation and lead meetings to ensure that control is maintained.
Reduce standard times & NVA
Use of CAD to design and improve tooling and product for effective & efficient manufacturing techniques
Introduce innovative and proactive improvements for efficiency gains and cost effectiveness.
Participate in Process / Design FMEA
Play an active role in problem solving within the production environment analysing and troubleshooting process problems to make continuous and permanent improvements
Ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Any other duties as and when required by management that are reasonably within the capabilities of the person and are aimed at achieving the company's objectives and goals.Competencies:

Knowledge and practical application of DMAIC criteria to enable problem identification and solving techniques
Excellent analytical and math's skills, analysing data to discover areas of improvement.
Skill to use a personnel computer and various software packages
Skill to prioritize and pursue projects to satisfactory conclusion
Ability to be motivated and motivate whilst persuading others to change existing practices.
Ability to identify problems and initiate corrective remedial actions
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely at varying levels
Support capital investment projects.
Pro-active approach to problem solving, and efficiency improvement of operator, machine and layout.
Able to meet the challenge of a busy factory environment
In-depth knowledge and practical application of continuous improvement criteria to enable problem identification, and solving techniquesEducation and Experience:

In depth knowledge of CAD packages i.e., Solidworks
Knowledge of ERP system advantageous i.e., Syspro, Sage
Minimum HNC Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
Project management experience
Green/black belt - knowledge of Lean Manufacturing TechniquesExcellent salary and benefits package

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