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Job Description
Production/Process Engineer
The purpose of the role: Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, with a focus on leading all aspects of manufacturing to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Working closely with Engineering to strive for manufacturing best practice and design for manufacture.
Main Duties:
· Generate and maintain standard operating procedures for the Production department to standardise work methods, create effective workflows and minimise space requirements.
· Conduct time and motion studies using value stream mapping to improve processes and gain efficiencies.
· Ability to design jigs and fixtures to improve efficiencies within the assembly area, using CAD.
· Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving and team-wide process improvement activities across operations to support the business strategic objectives with a focus on waste reduction and quality improvement.
· Introduce and promote Poke Yoke (error proofing) methodology where possible
· Ensure all product and BOM requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to the finished result – introduce a “designed for manufacturing” mind-set
· Undertake special projects as required
Skills and Abilities
Minimum HNC / HND or equivalent in a mechanical, engineering or manufacturing discipline.
Autonomously plans and prioritises activities
Experience of improving manufacturing processes
Demonstrates good understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach
Has experience and has worked within a lean manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
A willingness to keep up with current and developing engineering trends and to champion them
Ability to present data effectively
Uses Ergonomics and Health and Safety best practices
Excellent team working skills
Experience in training operators
Analytical skills
PC skills
Exercises latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods
Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Person Specification:
· Assertive, resilient and a change-agent
· Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
· Is optimistic and self-aware
· Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
· Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent Attention to detail
Employee Benefits
Our client continuously strives to introduce new ways to ensure that staff have a great work / life balance.
· Company bonus scheme
· Share incentive scheme
· Workplace pension scheme
· General life assurance
· Employee Assistance Program
· Free daily catered lunch
· Free fruit delivered weekly
· Cycle to work scheme
· Wellbeing break out area
· Wellness activities and incentives
Interested in this job? Call us on: 0118 981 1110