| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | South Wales, Bridgend |
| Industry Sector | Automotive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £20.60 per hour |
| Reference | 29043 |
| Date Advertised | 03-07-2008 - 11:15 |
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Position Description:
Responsibilities include:
• Leading the Build Coordination team on both prototype and test engines.
• Liase with Product Team, MEO, Production Team and suppliers to develop optimum processes, such as torque strategies, in process testing and hot/cold engine testing.
• Managing the development of processes through engineering and build to support Prototype programme delivery schedules.
• Respond to Product Design running and Plant based Program Changes with feasibility, cost and timing, within a Managed Change discipline.
• Proactively drive and participate in all Advanced Quality Planning initiatives with the objective of zero defects.
• Respond to vehicle operations concerns, and lead team based problem solving tools.
• Approve systems/equipment that meet or exceeds all national/local Health, Safety, Ergonomic rules and regulations.
• Facilitate the engineering and tooling requirements for the prototype build area.
• Align with and implement QS9000/ISO procedures and practices.
• Resolve concerns within shopfloor team based activities of Process, Production, Productivity, Layout, Packaging, Global Logistics to ensure successful handover of engineering changes to Production Teams.
• Drive lean manufacturing principles and SQDCME deployment.
• Provide requirements for new model launch timing and metrics.
• Additional duties as required.
Skills Required:
The ability to interpret part drawings, specifications, control plans and manufacturing process sheets.
• The use and application of problem solving tools e.g. 8D, 5 whys.
• An understanding of lean production and productivity techniques applied to mass production. • Knowledge and use of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC.
• The use and application of fastener techniques such as nutrunner spindles, dc tooling, torque and angle strategies.
• The ability to work within, and lead small teams.
• Current safety legislation and an appreciation of ergonomics.
• People development and leadership ability.
• A high level of motivation, initiative and creativity.
• A flexible approach to cope with frequent change.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a demanding workload.
• A high level of presentation and communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel etc.
Experience Required:
Experience in Power Train or Manufacturing Engineering. Experience of introducing engineering changes within a manufacturing environment.
Education Required:
An engineering degree or minimum HNC/HND obtained through a recognised apprenticeship
Education Preferred:
| Recruiter: |
|---|
| RLE International |
| Contact Name: |
| Hayley Moss |
| Telephone: |
| 01268 247900 |
| Fax: |
| 01268 247901 |
