Process Improvement/ProductionEngineer

My Client is a renowned manufacturer of automotive components, created to fully automotive TS16949 & ISO 14001 standards. In this ever growing sector, I am thrilled to be supporting a major growth campaign across several areas of the business, in particular their Engineer Team.

What will your day look like in your new role:

• Programme and re-tool a multitude of machine tools -CNC turning essential , CNC grinding & CNC milling along with a good understanding of fine finishing processes such as lapping & honing
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Provide training to setters and operators on machines/processes.
• Create related documentation of existing processes and implementation of new and existing innovations (drawings, SOP, work instructions etc)
• Plan & test product processes from enquiry into full production
• Design & re-design tooling & product related equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to optimise quality, tooling and machine performances.
• Resolve customer issues if they arise (8D)
• Work in teams to drive improvements, in productivity cost & quality.
• Monitor SPC & address areas of concern
• Identify suitable measurement methods for products

What will you need to succeed as a Process Improvement/ Production Engineer

• Knowledge of APQP requirements (FMEA, PPAP)
• Experience/ qualification in CAD package (Auto cad advantageous).
• Structured problem solving
• Minitab software knowledge
• Robot programming / use of
• Experience of welding processes

As Process Engineer/Production Engineer you will be aware in terms of output required against process reliability.

You react accordingly & apply logical methods to resolution of issues using data to ensure results.

you are an effective communicator, reporting to all levels in terms of sharing knowledge & providing progress reports on tasks undertaken.

You will use your resourcefulness at all times & question methods with a view to improvement

You will also have the capacity to work under pressure & achieve results that can be measured in cost & efficiency

You will also be driven to achieve the best results at all time & lead others to do the same

Sound like your next career move?

Then give me a call or click to apply by sending your CV.

Jayne 07484044731