Production Engineer - DK Recruitment : Job Details

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