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- Annual Salary: £40,000
- Location: Ystrad Mynach
- Job Type: 8-4 on site
Reed Recruitment are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Process Engineer with a background in mechanical or electronics engineering to join our instrument manufacturing division. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes for a range of high-performance instruments. Your expertise will drive efficiency, safety, and quality across our manufacturing facility.
Day-to-day of the role:- Develop and manage new and existing production cells, equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
- Implement and support process regimes for all products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement effective preventative actions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate process documentation, operating instructions, and relevant SOPs.
- Collaborate with global departments and participate in product development and new product introduction (NPI).
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, including Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacture, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Oversee new and existing processes, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Introduce process improvements, equipment enhancements, and quality initiatives.
- Provide training to production staff to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.
- Formal qualification in an Engineering related discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electronics, Manufacturing).
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing methods, ideally including small batch assembly of precision electronic instruments.
- Proficiency in process engineering principles, including process design, optimisation, and control.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Critical and logical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
If this is an opportunity that matches what you are looking for in your next steps, please apply below!
