Manufacturing Engineer

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Blaenavon, South Wales for a Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose:

Develop the manufacturing processes, utilising lean manufacturing techniques to optimise product quality, process efficiency, productivity and capability. Key to achieving this will be the need to constantly challenge the status quo and introduce best practice.

What you will be doing:

To monitor and develop manufacturing processes across site
Working with Operations and Quality departments to deliver optimisation of quality, productivity and process capability, using lean manufacturing tools across site.
To introduce and optimise new product into the plant.
Practical design and monitoring of initial batches
Production / coordination of documentation
Identification of areas for improvement and generation of well detailed, timely improvement plans.
Management and coordination of projects to implement improvement plans.
Monitoring of production process problems with regards to the process, product and equipment
Development of SOPs and quality procedures as well as other process documentation such as control plans and PMFEAs
Education of employees through the use of coaching and training to ensure the successful implementation of a culture of waste identification and elimination through the deployment of lean tools and principles.
·Establishing specifications and acceptance criteria for machines & equipment.
Providing regular business updates on project activities including adherence to milestones and business benefits achieved to date.
Undertake other tasks within capabilities, in any department across the business.What you will need to succeed:

· Previous demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably working within a business that produces precision engineered products, in a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Automotive or Medical.

· A proven track record of driving out waste and cost through process improvement within a business.

· Experience of utilising lean manufacturing techniques and tools - e.g. PPAP, PFMEAs, SPC and problem solving tools such as RCCA, 8-D, etc.

Equipment specification and selection

· Development and implementation of capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives

· Hot and/or cold metal working / Heat Treatment / Furnace experience

· Basic metallurgy. Preferably in Nickel, Stainless steel, & Titanium alloys

· Machining experience

· Metrology experience / programming measurement tools such as CMMs

· Programming process machinery / PLC programming

Qualifications - Essential

· Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline followed by at least 5years practical experience

Preferred

· Process Improvement Qualification (Six Sigma Green Belt)

· Project Management

Personal skills and abilities

· High self-motivation and determination to succeed

· Flexible & proactive approach

· Confident working in a demanding environment.

· Ability to develop working relations and influence peers and colleagues

· Proficient in common software (spreadsheets, databases etc. Ideally, statistical software & query writing)

· Fully conversant with lean principles and Six Sigma

· Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working and verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner

· Ability to compose clear and concise documentation

· Ability to achieve deadlines consistently through excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Excellent problem solving analytical skills with ability to compile a reasoned justification

What you will receive in return:

37 Hours / week - Mon to Thurs 8-4.30, Fri 8-1

Competitive salary

Permanent Role

Please note that due to high volumes of applicants we can only contact successful shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us in 7 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

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