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Lead the manufacturing engineering team to define, develop & verify manufacturing capabilities.
Lead the manufacturing engineering team to identify new concepts, processes, materials and technology to enhance productions efficiency and profitability and environmental footprint.Key Tasks:
Responsible for the manufacturing engineering team exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
Support the manufacturing engineering team and Operational management in the implementation of lean tools and techniques within the manufacturing and support functions.
Responsible for the co-ordination of new design concepts through to full production.
Improve design for manufacture by leading manufacturing war room activities.
To coordinate the internal flow and introduction of new product lines into manufacture, focusing on impact changes to manpower, materials, equipment and factory layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
Responsible for workshop layouts and efficiency / effectiveness.
Responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team to offer product support on a daily basis, utilising problem-solving techniques.
Ensure all manufacturing processes are safe and capable of achieving and maintaining the required quality standards.
Determine, improve and sustain workflows that realise seamless manufacture of goods.Manage projects and liaise with a range of stakeholders to delivery excellence in safety, quality, flow and competitiveness.
To ensure product process maps are in the most optimum and up to date condition.
To effectively coordinate the achievement of Standard Time improvement by product model, requiring time in motion studies to be carried out.
Method and work study including direct time study, to establish standard work packages, and line balance.
General
Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
You must comply with the no smoking policy.
Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
Note:
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder.It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Essential
Education Attainments- HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
Or
- 5 years relevant experience.
Job Experience
- Experience in an Engineering environment
- Experience in problem solving techniques on a production line.
- Experience in leading projects.
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft office and excel.
- 3D Modelling Experience.
- Sage OR IFS Experience (MRP).
- Understanding of engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of tooling and jigging.
Disposition
- Strong team player.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Good organisational skills, in particular time and task management.
Circumstances
Flexible and adaptable.
Willing to take on business travel.
Willing to work overtime as required.
Desirable
- HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
- Line balancing and process improvements.
- Experience introducing engineering change within a large organisation.
- Hands on Experience / Time Served.
- Experience in leading projects.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of fabrication/ welding technology.
- Knowledge of chassis driveline or automotive experience.
- Knowledge of new factory set up.
- Design of jigs and tooling
- Desire to continually learn more and improve as an engineer.
- Acceptance to work outside of comfort zone at times.
