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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Employment Type Permanent
Location West Sussex ,
Industry Sector Manufacturing
Start Date
Salary/Rate £28000
Reference 8591C7E7
Date Advertised 16-07-2008 - 16:45

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Process, workflow and quality improvements.
Prime responsibil...

Manufacturing Engineer

Process, workflow and quality improvements.
Prime responsibilities:
1. Identify and implement process improvements and workflow/layout improvements.
2. Cost reduction, quality improvement, leadtime reduction, inventory reduction, health and safety improvement.
3. Identify and implement improvements in process planning and control.
4. Identify causes of poor quality and solutions; reduce reject rates.
5. Provide support for production; assist with resolving problems.
6. Support new product introduction (tooling, pre-production, documentation).

Qualifications/ Experience:
1. Minimum 3 years experience as a manufacturing or production engineer in a mechanical engineering environment or similar.
2. Experience of introducing lean manufacturing techniques.
3. Track record in implementing production improvements with measurable benefits.
4. Practical engineering workshop experience a definite advantage.
5. ONC/HNC or equivalent in production or mechanical engineering or similar.

Other requirements:
IT literate and familiar with manufacturing computer systems
Flexible and prepared to be involved in a broad range of issues
Good working relationship with people at all levels

Drive to succeed, can-do attitude.