Production engineer

JOB TITLE: Production Engineer RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Engineering Manager DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Operations This role will provide the engineering leadership to Operations from the Production Engineering Department, working with the management team across the Operations area to define a clear strategy for new products and improvements. It will be vital to build links across the engineering departments for operations, new products and design, coupled with the needs of the operations area to ensure full product lifecycle support. This role is likely to involve sharing knowledge across the wider group. Key to the success will be the development provided to the maintenance department, so that they may lead the TPM programmes required throughout the plant, as well as building links with group companies to share best practice within the plant and group companies. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work with the Production Engineering Manager, Quality Manager and Maintenance Manager to identify possible cost savings and plant improvements. Ensure that appropriate actions are taken and liaise through the departments to ensure success. • Minimise the impact of customer issues to the daily operations and actively support the customer specific teams to resolve these in a timely manner, including implementation of any process improvements and associated documentation. • Ensure that the handling of all parts and assemblies have packing that is fit for purpose prior to being used in assembly through to finished products delivered to the customer. • Support the Production Engineering Manager by organising team activities such as Kaizen workshops. With a focus on ensuring existing and new products can be manufactured in line with company requirements for Cost, Quality and Delivery, recommending improvements where required. • Work with the NPI Launch Team and the SDS process and look to expand it into all areas of the business if appropriate. It will be critical to build a solid handover between the design department and Production Engineering to ensure new product success. • Work with the Health and Safety manager to ensure that we achieve and maintain OHSAS 18001 status. This needs to ensure that robust but not labour intensive processes are put into place. • Work with the Operations team to evaluate new or emerging manufacturing techniques, including building industrial and academic links as well as with the wider group. Take ownership of any possible changes and deliver the associated business case and CAPEX. • Prepare equipment specifications, process FMEAs, process flow and SOP’s during product development or improvement activities. • Monitor KPIs and ensure specific targets are achieved and identifying trends and corrective actions and improvements. • Ensure that you comply and adopt the CANDO/5S programme regarding the organisation of your work environment. PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum level HNC/HND in a related subject PC literate Word, Excel MS Project AutoCAD EXPERIENCE Previous experience in field 1st Tier Automotive Supplier KNOWLEDGE Understanding of CAD Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing Methods, OEE, Kaizen, CANDO etc. J.I.T. processes Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, to include ergonomics SKILLS/ABILITIES Effective interpersonal skills Problem analysis skills PERSONALITY Self-Motivated Team player OTHER Current full UK driving licence Current European passport