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Our client, a world class Manufacturing business based in Plymouth are looking for an experienced and qualified Production Engineer to join a well-established team. You will be responsible for the performance of specific process operations for all programs of work that require that process and that a consistent approach is taken across products ensuring that best practice is used, and feedback is given and acted upon.
Main Duties:
- Support when required the NPI (New Product Introduction) process to ensure a smooth transition into production (SAP New Parts & Major NPI Projects) including but not limited to:
o Routing Creation & Maintenance
o SAP Master Data Creation & Maintenance e.g. Tooling BOM’s
o Machine Tool Program Creation & Optimisation
o Machine Process related Parameters creation & optimization e.g. Hardening processes etc
o Fixture Design, Procurement & Validation
o Process Documentation: SOP’s, Specification sheets, Tooling Cards etc
- Specify, Install and commission capital equipment in line with the business requirements.
o Raise CEA Documentation including project scope, cost, justification & payback period
- Support production department as required.
o Problem solving - arriving at the conclusions necessary using appropriate tools and techniques (Six Sigma, Core Tools, Lean, SPC tools).
o Support production to achieve targets in accordance with the production plan.
o Report on all improvement issues within the scope of their role.
o Continuously improve the performance of the process, equipment and production procedures in the most economic manner consistent with the business objective.
o Responsible for ensuring that the technical throughput and capacity limiting issues are identified and work with the team to implement solutions.
- Responsible for defining the process, ensuring that all shop floor documentation is correct and that Team Leaders / Cell Leaders are aware of the correct operating procedures for their respective areas. Documentation ownership includes but not limited to:
o SOP’s (Electronic and PDF/Word Format SOP’s)
o pFMEA’s
o Process Flows
o Control Plans
o Specification Sheets
o Tool Cards
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to respond to customer complaints participating in 8D investigations, implementing/completing the following activities:
o Containment Actions
o Root Cause Analysis
o Corrective Actions
- Responsible for rework (out of normal) procedures, including documentation and qualification of the process.
- Manage and document process changes through via the following procedures:
o Engineering Change Notes
o Engineering Trials
o Manufacturing Change Notes
o Concession / Permit
- Using data to measure process performance and implement appropriate improvement activities including but not limited to:
o Cost Reduction (e.g. Tooling Spend)
o Up-time Improvements
o Capacity Improvements
o Cycle/Process/Routing Time Reduction
o Defect Reduction
- Identify equipment risks and recommend/implement critical spare strategies to mitigate risk and minimize downtime.
- As required, obtain quotations and raise purchase requisitions via SAP.
- Responsible for defining measurement techniques to demonstrate process capability.
- Ensure that the process is in control by using SPC to monitor key Product & Process characteristics, identifying violations and assisting in remedial actions.
- Responsible for own personal development in line with the business needs.
- Motivating - Inspiring, encouraging and impelling staff to take the actions required to ensure that the business meets its objectives.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a machining environment
- CNC Lathe Programming: Fanuc
- CNC Machining Centre Programming: Fanuc
- Proven experience of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Proven experience in Continuous Improvement
- Proven experience in Problem Solving
- Proven experience in Design
- Self-Motivated - ability to manage workload and deliver multiple projects
- Time-served Apprenticeship or Further Education equivalent HNC/HND
- Six sigma Certification Desirable
