manufacturing engineer Sheffield, England
Forged Solutions Group
Full Time
Sheffield, England
41000 - 25639 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Manufacturing Engineer Blaenavon 08:00-16:30 Mon - Thursday 08:00-13:00 Fri
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.
Principle Accountabilities:
Essential
Open until filled- 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.
- 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.
Essential
- 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.
- Development and implementation of capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives
- Equipment specification and selection
- 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
- Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline followed by at least 5years practical experience
- Process Improvement Qualification (Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Project Management
- 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 an ability to compile a reasoned justification
For more information please contact [email protected]. No recruitment agencies please.
Forged Solutions Group
www.forgedsolutionsgroup.com
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Ben McIvor
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Private
