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We have an opportunity for a Graduate Process Engineer to join our team on an initial 12 month contract, with the potential to go permanent.
The overall purpose of this role is to define, develop and implement robust engineering processes and systems and to ensure continuous improvement in order to optimise our manufacturing business
Key accountabilities
- To define & co-ordinate robust engineering processes in order to maximise our manufacturing area.
- Responsibility for development of manufacturing processes in order to increase our production capabilities, achieving maximum output and efficiency.
- Generation and implementation of engineering solutions in order to up-scale our current processes and to take products from development to full production.
- Leading the application of detailed process understanding so as to design, develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
Example tasks supporting key accountabilities
Examples of tasks supporting task 1
- Identify opportunities and priorities for improving engineering processes.
- Analysis of processes using various methodologies, including; process FMEA, risk assessments, POKE-YOKE.
- Technical report to be produced, assessing current process design suitability to meet LTi production capabilities.
Examples of tasks supporting task 2
- Assess alternatives and gain input on ideas from relevant departments.
- Design a process to optimise manufacturing methods with consideration to process flow methods and flexibility.
- Following consultation and agreement of proposed methods from manufacturing, design jigging and tooling associated with the above.
Examples of tasks supporting task 3
- Develop and design processes that deliver process improvement, provide process capability and capacity to enable both volume and product variance growth.
- Design validation protocol and agree with Manufacturing and Quality departments.
- Validate processes and implement for volume production.
Examples of tasks supporting task 4
- Co-ordinate implementation of processes; defining scope, assessing options and alternatives, defining solutions, full validation and implementation on time.
- Facilitate various disciplines across the business in delivering new solutions.
Skills & qualifications
- Minimum HNC-level qualification in process/mechanical engineering, Graduate preferred
- Ability to mix practical with analytical approaches.
- Success in negotiation and people leadership skills.
- Ability to bring projects in on time and to budget.
Experience
Experience of the following is essential
- Process engineering experience gained within a manufacturing business.
- Experience in high complexity manufacturing processes.
- Experience of high-level process control.
- Problem-solving skills
Experience of the following would be advantageous
- fmea
- dfma
- lean
Knowledge
Knowledge of the following is required
- Good knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
Personal characteristics
- Highly self-motivated with initiative and a flexible approach
- Solutions-orientated
- Professional gravitas
- Drive and motivation (both of self and others)
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others and to communicate well at all levels of the business.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic benefits package including:
- Flexible working (core hours are 10am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12pm Friday)
- Private healthcare
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company events
- On-site parking
Working 37 hours per week, we have onsite parking and are easily accessible by public transport.
