The Recruitment Co. is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our clients growing team based in the Llanelli area.

Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30pm & Fridays 8am-1pm

Responsible For:Effectively Manage engineering activities for the plant ensuring the completion of projects/improvements to the highest standard within an extremely tight schedule, by effective planning. To contribute towards improvements in both efficiency and costs. The remit covers all aspects of engineering management - Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People Management and development & Maintenance planning, Liaison with external / internal customers, suppliers and with all other departments within the Company.

Qualifications:

Bsc in an Engineering Discipline (preferred)
Recognised 4 year apprenticeship in an engineering discipline

Key Requirements:

Recognised 4 year apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
Computer literate (Microsoft Office packages, understanding of automated monitoring software advantageous)
Firm knowledge of CAD and Autodesk products
Achieve customer quality standards by successful implementation of procedures and standards
The consistent achievement of quality standards as determined by the customer Adherence improvements and successful implementation of procedures and standards
Development of the department, including identification of training needs, addressing via on job training or liaison with the company training function
To undertake liaison with production shift managers both on site and off site where appropriate, to address quality concerns, provide feedback and liaison concerning production schedules and processes/procedures, and to contribute to continuous improvement activity
Control of department budgets.

Knowledge / Experience:

Experience of fast paced, JIT, demanding work environment (high volume tier 1 automotive environment would be advantageous)
Project managing shutdown/improvement activity experience.
Excellent organisational & team working / building skills. Ability to delegate effectively & utilise available resources.
Thorough working knowledge of welding process and technologies (Spot and Mig)
Thorough understanding of Project Management, & Process Optimisation techniques.
Familiarity with Robotics.
Familiarity with Tooling
Knowledge and experience of implementing modern production techniques.
Liaison- previous experience of 3 years minimum, proven record of establishing relationships, and maintaining good working relationships, proven ability to influence customers, good level of self- presentation, ability to express ideas articulately, clear presentation of written material, understanding of appropriate customers culture, work processes, style of operation.
Financial awareness, previous experience of monitoring budgets, understanding of financial implications of decisions.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

To co-ordinate Engineering activities to include Health & Safety,
Ensure best practice in Health & Safety on all aspects of day-to-day working
To continually assess ways of ensuring equipment is optimised and specified to minimise the risk of accidents/injuries
Support the development of the manufacturing engineers with current and new equipment
Provide systematic approach to problem solving and coordinate activities
Attend and support actions from problem solving activities, Production and daily management meetings
To monitor Key Performance Indicators (OEE) on improvement areas & Act accordingly
Development, installation, commission & validation of new, modified & re-sited equipment & facilities
Available to support out of normal working hours
Recommendations on contingency planning to cover the event of equipment failure, including recommended spares
Deal with customers on a one to one basis with regards to issues and engineering changes.
Plan and coordinate shutdown activities relating to projects being worked on
The successful management of the departmental personnel to attain KPI's and customer targets.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response. CPSwansea