Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Merthyr area for a Product and Process Engineer.
REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementing controlled process improvements that enhance performance of either product and/or process and improve the customer experience.
- Working closely with the business team to understand the cost and value proposition of products.
- Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
- Identifying opportunities to improve process performance, reduce waste, and cost reduction.
- Monitoring data to identify trends where continuous improvement projects can deliver sustainable improvements.
- Ensure appropriate controls and approval processes are strictly enforced for process changes.
- Utilize appropriate tools to manage and track transformations and their impact.
- Ensure root cause analysis is completed where appropriate and appropriate corrective measures are implemented.
- Drive the continuous improvement strategy onsite including delivery of measurable improvements in efficiency and cost saving.
- Provide support to operations team to identify trends in performance, leading to opportunities to predict future improvements and opportunities.
- Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
- Act as a subject matter expert for process design, material flow and layout.
- Act as key interface with client on development projects and issues.
- Always work collaboratively with IT functions and ensure process design and master data are aligned.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Understanding of Management MRP systems
- Capability to read and produce Product drawings
- Proficient in Solidworks and 3D/2D CAD
- Skilled in creating 3D prints of jig and fixtures
- Competencies/Understanding of creating PPAP & FAIRS
- Strong Process Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Degree educated or with proven relative experience.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools and techniques.
- Six Sigma would be an advantage.
- Data analysis skills.
- Being comfortable working with other staff, face to face, at all levels of the business.
- Experience of running CI events.
- Ability to interpret data and derive solid conclusions from analysis.
- Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel & PowerPoint.
Salary competitive
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