Job Title: Manufacturing & CI Engineer
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Centre
Role Reports to: AMC Operations Manager
Hours: Monday – Friday 7/8am – 4/5pm
Main Purpose of Role
Working within a dedicated team of engineers on the sustainable improvement of manufacturing processes within the AMC production facility. Full cycle Improvement initiatives of the production processes to become more cost effective and efficient over the product life cycle, supporting/ resolving any technical problems, and providing Lean Six Sigma technical expertise and guidance to all levels of the business, from operators to Management.
Key Job Objectives and Duties
– Evaluating manufacturing process controls and making recommendations for improvements
– Analysing and reporting on production processes, methods, KPIs, downtime, cycle times and OEE
– Utilising structured approaches and techniques to the commissioning and handover to production of new lines, processes or equipment
– Reviewing and calculating the costs of any/ all internal processes, methods and equipment in the production areas and provide insight/ forecasts on the overheads & potentials costs of future production
– Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency
– Generating process manufacturing standard work to the most effective work sequence
– Ownership, management and development of PFMEA and control plans
– Ensuring that all personnel are provided with any necessary instructions, tools and information to best enable them to follow the proven procedures and instructions in relation to process and equipment
– Responsibility for maintaining and improving the efficiency and quality of the production processes to produce a better product, at a lower cost and improve the profitability
– Liaising with internal departments and customers to resolve technical queries in the shortest possible turn-around time
– Providing technically sound engineering solutions to achieve agreed improvement goals, working across departmental functions to resolve any potential problems or issues.
– Preparing accurate timelines for all aspect of each project or improvement initiative
– Supporting/ collaborating with internal & external design teams – Design For Manufacturing (DFM)
Health and Safety Responsibilities of all Employees
· Ensure knowledge, compliance and adherence with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules and Safety Legislation
· Read and understand the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement
· Work safely and responsibly
· Wear protective equipment provided in the correct manner
· Report any incident to your manager that may or has led to injury
· Adhere to company procedures securing a safe workplace
· Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents with the objective of introducing preventative measures
Key Skills & Core Competencies
· Strong drive to develop and drive project plan and goals to meet business objectives
· Relevant Lean Six Sigma Qualification – preferably Six Sigma Black Belt, minimum Green Belt or equivalent
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in high-volume manufacturing environment
· An enthusiastic self-motivator, able to work to clear objectives/ deadlines with minimum oversight from your manager
· Ability to work well within a team, leading when necessary, advising when required, always championing the consensus/ majority rule (Socratic method)
· Train, mentor & coach supervisors and operators on Lean tools and techniques, including the management of Training & Development plans
· Comfortable facilitating or presenting to larger crowds, at all levels within the business
· Excellent Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis skills
· Good communicator – patient, professional & courteous
· Solid IT skills, including AutoCAD, Purchasing Software and Microsoft Office – in particular Excel