Position : Manufacturing Engineer
Specialism : NPD, NPI
Location : Pontypridd, South Wales
Salary : £35,000-£45,000 negotiable
The Role Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the systems and processes required for introduction of new products or improving existing products systems and processes.
Developing and maintaining robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and product structures consistent with lean manufacturing practices.
Working to process and test capabilities Ensures root cause and failure analysis is performed as required Day to Day Working as part of a project team liaising with design, production, supply chain and quality departments to deliver projects on time and to a high-quality standard.
Identifying improvements in manufacturing processes and managing projects to implement process improvements Lead the team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted requirements Identifying improvements in manufacturing processes and managing projects to implement process improvements Support the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve production schedules production plan.
Work in conjunction with the Planning department to meet the requirements of the capacity plan in the optimal way.
Ensure all processes have been risk assessed and the appropriate work instructions for the safe operation are specified.
Ensure that operators are trained to the specified work instruction.
Ensure manufacturing operation is compliant with the relevant legislation and corporate roadmaps.
Participate in the HS&E committee meetings and departmental inspections.
About You HNC/ HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture Experience of manipulating and viewing 3D CAD data to extract information Ability to interpret 2D drawings Excellent knowledge of design for assembly/manufacture methodology A clear understanding of how a manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs.
Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance.
Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes.
Manage and control costs in line with budgets.
Previous experience of military and traction projects beneficial.
Experience in automation/robotics preferred Experience using CAD/CAM package Six Sigma Qualification