Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
The role
- Analysis of processes and data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Progress our Lean initiatives by driving out wastes in our processes.
- Use of a variety of continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives and projects including, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, Kaizen events and project management.
- Develop tools to standardize workplace organisation & visual management.
- Use creative problem solving to deliver quality improvements to achieve ‘Right First Time’ standards.
- Optimise material flow, process flow, and layouts using Lean/Six Sigma principles.
- Interface with the various department functions to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
- Assist in the organisation and facilitation of meetings, workshops and events
- Support key business projects.
Requirements for consideration
- Efficiency – Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
- Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
- Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
- Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
- Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
- Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
- Worth Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
- High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best.
- Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
- Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative.
- Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.
- Experience using SolidWorks CAD/CAM
- Working towards a minimum of a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
- Geographically available to attend on site.
- Confidence to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team
- Be fluent in oral and written English.
What Taylor Hobson offer you
- A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
- 1pm Friday finish.
- Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
- Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
- Generous matched pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Option to join private health plan.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
- Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
- Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
- Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
- Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
- Employee referral scheme of £1000
- Cycle to work scheme.
- An inclusive workforce.
- Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.
