Ensure processes are available to meet customer and production requirements. Support production and facilitate continuous improvement on all existing products and processes.Provide technical support for NPI activities.Responsbilities* Ongoing analysis and continuous improvement of existing processes with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and overall equipment effectiveness.* Evaluation of customer requirement to support new product activity.* Responsible for production processes, tooling, jigs and equipment to support new product introduction and continuous improvement of existing products.* Production support including, developing production documentation, standard operating procedures, delivering training, and ensuring adherence from production teams.* Collaborate with other engineers, managers and production staff to transfer processes into production.* Provide on-going technical support and assistance to production and maintenance teams.* Working to a specification within the constraints of cost, quality, time and resources.* Solve engineering problems in a disciplined, efficient and timely manner.* Liaise with production and operations management to decide the best means of meeting customer orders.* Program, setup and monitor production equipment and react to any changes outside normal operation.* Analysis of internal KPI and yield metrics, to drive improvements.* Keep up-to-date all relevant documentation, systems and records, including controlling calibration requirements for production equipment, tooling, jigs & fixtures.* Interact with suppliers to specify, develop and implement efficient and cost-effective systems, equipment, and processes.Candidates should hold at least a HND in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally degree qualified with 2 years in a similar engineering role supporting fast moving manufacturing processes. Experience with systemic improvement methodologies such as six sigma or lean will be a distinct advantage along with exposure to automated/robotic controlled manufacturing equipment.
Back to searchManufacturing Engineer
Gem Partnership Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 11 days
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 5SA, England
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job involves ensuring processes are available to meet customer and production requirements while supporting production and facilitating continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
- Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role within fast-moving manufacturing environments.
- A minimum educational qualification of HND in a relevant engineering discipline is required, with a preference for degree holders.
- The role includes responsibilities such as providing technical support for new product introduction, developing production documentation, and collaborating with various teams to enhance production efficiency.
- The salary for this position is not explicitly stated in the provided information.
