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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Portsmouth, Hampshire
£35-55k + Benefits
Job Summary
Development, maintenance and improvement of equipment and processes associated with manufacturing in Portsmouth. Support new product introductions into manufacturing processes and investments in equipment and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Development and maintenance of production process documentation and safe workingpractices
Process/product issue resolution to maintain production output
Diagnostics - root cause analysis & corrective action plan deployment for test/yield issues
Identifying & implementing process improvements including jigs, fixtures & tooling
Process/product change implementation management
Introduction of new products into production with associated equipment, tooling, processesand documentation
Development, validation (PFMEA) and introduction of new production/test processes
Investigating new technologies
Working with outside support companies to support equipment & processes
Budgeting, specification and installation of new equipment
Maintenance of production equipment and systems
Process layout, timings, capacity and materials flow considerations
Designing quality into the process and ensuring error-proofing implemented wherever possible
Introduction of lean manufacturing methodologies and cost reduction initiatives
Ensuring EHS provisions are in place for equipment and processes, including riskassessments
Coordination of prototype, pilot and pre-production builds
Training of production operatives as required
Deputise for team leaders and support other projects as required
Key Deliverables
Meeting project task and milestone deadlines (New Products, Engineering Change, Productivity etc)
Process & equipment availability to meet manufacturing needs
Documentation & ERP accuracy to allow manufacturing to build to design intent
Maintaining and gaining required certification to standards (AS9100 etc)
Key Metrics
Projects on-time, delivered scope, on budget
Health & Safety Accidents, Near Misses, Improvement Actions
Quality Yield, Quality Escapes, Aging NCRs, Scrap
Delivery OTD, Past Due, Fulfilment to customer request
Productivity Headcount, Sales/Head, GM/Head, Productivity projects, Product cost down, OEE
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience of equipment and processes relevant to Hi-Reliability product manufacture
Lean operational implementations experience
Project management of improvement & capital projects
Aerospace/defence experience preferred
Electronics manufacturing experience a significant advantage
Strong influencer and cross functional relationship builder
Confident presenter to customers and internal stakeholders
High level of organisation and planning skills
Qualifications
HND (NQV Level 4) in Engineering on above (or equivalent industrial experience)
Benefits include:
25 days holiday plus 8 UK recognised public holidays
Pension - 5% Employer, 3% Employee
Health Cashplan
Life Assurance x4
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Bike to Work Scheme
Free Car Parking at site
