Our client, based in Hertfordshire, is seeking a Production Engineer. The successful candidate will be from a manufacturing environment with solid experience writing SOPs on machinery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Production Engineering

• Introduce improved methods of Production and Supply to allow Operations to deliver maximum production efficiency and ensure best practices are communicated and adopted.
• Responsible for SOPs on all manufacturing equipment built
• Operational implementation of engineering changes - related paperwork
• Implementation of process for efficient management and communication of Engineering Change Orders.
• Leading the implementation of industry Manufacturing standards throughout the company.
• Converting engineering solutions to operational production needs
• Representing the Operations team at Engineering and Product Development meetings.
• Implement project schedules and plans in a timely effective manner.
• Introduce, improve and maintain manufacturing processes and procedures throughout the factory
• Provide technical support for Production Supervisors and Product Leaders
• Assess the adequacy of Operations equipment, introducing maintenance programs to eliminate downtime.

Process Improvement

• Create suitable structure for site wide Process Improvement initiatives.
• Identify process improvement projects suitable for team based improvement activity i.e. cost reduction, yield increase, cycle time reduction to create value enhancement for the business.
• Co-ordinate project teams and report on implementation of process improvement projects.
• Implement database for management of process improvement projects and document project savings.
• Facilitation of process improvement events.
• Mentoring and developing of process improvement candidates.
• In co-ordination with the Quality Team, create and update procedures as required by new products and process improvements.
• Manage and identify opportunities to eliminate process bottlenecks and troubleshoot processes for their relevance.
• Develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into Production environments.

General Activities

• To train or facilitate training to applicable employees in new methods and standards.
• To assist the company in meeting its Health & safety objectives and be fully conversant with all H&S procedures.
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Quality Assurance.
• To deputise for all other colleagues within Operations where necessary

Qualifications or Functional Experience
Essential

• BSc / BEng level Manufacturing Engineering qualification
• Experience from a manufacturing environment
• Min HND or equivalent in a technical discipline
• A minimum of 5 years demonstrable functional Production Engineering experience in a technical, medium/high production environment

Desirable

• Professional qualification, Black Belt, Prince II etc.
• Experience of integrated systems (mechanical, electrical, electronic)

Skills/Knowledge/Experience
Essential

• Excellent PC skills
• Mechanical/Electrical knowledge
• Ability to interrupt drawings
• Track record of driving change management initiatives and driving quality culture creation.
• Proven Self Starter able to counter resistance and deliver
• IT literate with experience of standard MS Office tools

Desirable

• Experience with inspection systems (X-Ray a bonus)
• ISO9002/ISO9001 accreditation delivery
• HACCP/GMP/Pharma Industry accreditation experience

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Strong communication and influencing skills and ability to interact with suppliers, peers, employees and external agencies
• Ambitious, focused authoritative
• Flexible approach to recognise need for pragmatism in relevant context
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and commitment

Desirable

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to generate excitement and enthusiasm to achieve the visions and company strategy

Other requirements
Essential

• The attitude and will to make a difference
• Demonstrates sound judgement and fact-based decision- making
• Attributes should be demonstrable with examples of previous work experience

Desirable

• Awareness of commercial and cost control issues

£negotiable
MyJobGroup Ltd - 12 months ago