Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Inside IR35 - On site in Birmingham

JOB PROFILE
This challenging role includes all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering. Key responsibilities include the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage, Commission and set up new / additional equipment identified through the CI process.
2. Continually look to improve the process performance with regard to safety, quality, cost, availability and cycle time.
3. Ensure the equipment meets and maintains the EH+S safety requirements through risk assessments and Impacts/Aspects analysis.
4. Proactively react to line performance issues to deliver the key plant metrics.
5. Use of Six Sigma and related CI improvement techniques to achieve Zero Defect manufacturing and Error Cause Removal.
6. Manage across departments and external suppliers to deliver the projects on-time, in budget and to specification.
7. Daily monitor the performance of the equipment.
8. Liaise with the Maintenance team to provide in production and "later year" equipment support
9. Determine the PM and spare parts requirements plus the capture of any lesson learnt additions to the PM procedure.
10. Support the Quality function, QRCM team, Plant Reviews and warranty RCCA team within the allocated portfolio.
11. There will be a need within the role to support NPI functions.
12. Support other areas of the plant upon request.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Ensuring that the Assembly and Sub-Assembly process equipment runs at minimum efficiency of 85% OEE, whilst manufacturing assemblies at world class quality levels.
• Achievement or better than benchmark performance against key responsibilities
• Experience with automation and controls engineering is preferred.
• Specific knowledge of PLC / Equipment programming and diagnostic would be a distinct advantage.
• Must demonstrate reliability, initiative and desire to learn.
• Demonstrable ability to create and implement detailed and effective action plans.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility and prioritization
• Ability to manage and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, dynamically adjusting priorities to meet changing business needs
• For new Developed/ Implemented equipment support the Development of maintenance schedules.
• When required due to critical requirement - assistance with machine breakdowns.
• HSE assessments (i.e., Risk, Ergonomic and COSHH)
• New product, process and equipment introduction and validation.
• Training and Development of, and as required and appropriate - operators and other technical support staff.
• Evaluation of Equipment capacities / capabilities against forecast product volumes.

Experience & Qualifications

• HND /Degree level in Mechanical, Automation, and /or Electrical/Electronic engineering as a minimum qualification.
• Five years minimum experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Exemplary track record of high impact contributions as an individual engineer.
• Proven knowledge of high-volume electronics manufacturing processes, assembly tools and inspection techniques for electronic assembly.
• Capital equipment specification, procurement and business case preparation.
• Understanding and implementation of DFM/DFA, FMEA.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing and works study principles.
• Six Sigma Green Belt would be preferred.