Manufacturing Engineer

Job title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Company

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions

Job description

Manufacturing EngineerPermanentSouth Molton, North Devon£35,000 – £40,0008.00am – 4.45pm and Friday 8-12pmHawk 3 Talent Solutions is hiring on behalf of our superb Aerospace client for a Manufacturing Engineer to work based in South Molton, Devon.Main Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer

• Develops and maintains robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
• Must be mindful of process and test capabilities and recognize organizational core competencies.
• Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required.
• Leads cost-out events and promotes culture of continuous improvement.
• Applies lean manufacturing techniques as means to eliminate waste and deliver products to customer’s expectations.
• Implements methods and practices to reduce variation.
• Develops team’s ability to understand source(s) of variation and identify impact of tolerance stacks in assemblies by applying Six Sigma Design and Development strategies.
• Understands application of SPC and gage R&R.
• Participates in concurrent engineering efforts and critical design reviews to minimize product development costs and maximize useful life of products.
• Conducts Design for Manufacturing and value engineering initiatives as applicable.
• Develops work breakdown structures as a tool to develop cost estimates.
• Participates in new product development projects using ProLaunch as a tool to articulate deliverables and a vehicle to commit to schedules
• Coordinates manufacturing liaison/s for products from inception through shipment to customer.
• Develops and integrates new processes and methodologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business.
• Recommends Capital Appropriation Requests (including payback and net present value analysis) for acquisition of equipment to support emerging and existing technologies.
• Trains associates as required.

Experience and Skills required

• Degree in Six Sigma or a similar subject.
• Detailed knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques – i.e. value stream mapping, one piece flow, etc.
• Understanding of Six Sigma concepts and tools and where they relate to minimizing process / product variability – i.e. regression analysis, design of experiments, hypothesis testing, etc. Ensuring they are deployed appropriately
• Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) – i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Gage R & R, control charts, Pareto charts, etc.
• Proficiency in various software applications – i.e. Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, MS Office suite, MiniTab, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support facilities competencies – i.e. metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams
• Detailed knowledge of engineering design and product reliability concepts as to facilitate analysis of fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits, etc.
• Understanding of ProLaunch.
• Knowledge of industry and customer specific quality processes (i.e., ISO9001, AS9100 etc).
• Knowledge of product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements. (design/process interface).

Benefits of the Role:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free local gym membership
• Life assurance x3 salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Parking on site
• Pension scheme

Closing date is 11.11.2024To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our . Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Expected salary

£40000 per year

Location

South Molton, Devon

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:24:46 GMT

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