Planning Engineer
Posted Today by Apprize Technology Solutions
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Facility Planning Engineer role focuses on leading a team in the Trim and Final Assembly area, ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and compliance with quality standards. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product design and resolve manufacturing issues. The engineer will also be responsible for developing strategies for power tooling and conducting feasibility studies to support new product introductions. This is a fully onsite, fixed-term position based in Gaydon, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in the Trim and Final assembly area.
- Develop and implement department strategy for power tooling.
- Implement efficient manufacturing processes ensuring quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product design for manufacturability.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and capacity planning for new product introductions.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Evaluate and select equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production capabilities.
- Support launches of Four Wheeler assembly with relevant process, tooling, and facilities.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in facility planning within the four wheeler assembly industry.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Catia/Pro E software.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards in the automotive industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Gaydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Facility Planning Engineer – Trim And Final Assembly
Gaydon, UK
12 months fixed term employment
Fully Onsite
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the Trim and Final assembly area providing guidance, support and mentorship.
- Develop & implement department strategy for power tooling like DC tools, Oil pulse tools, working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes for Trim And Final Assembly, ensuring quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met.
- Excellent knowledge about Four Wheeler Trim and Final assembly and Vehicle Testing processes.
- Good knowledge about machine installations and commissioning based on various phases and requirements.
- Cost effective solutions on Poka Yoke.
- Good knowledge about layout preparations, TAKT Time calculations, Throughput time, cycle time & line balancing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, and quality to optimize product design for manufacturability and resolve any manufacturing issues.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses & capacity planning to support new product introductions & process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety & regulatory standards, identifying & mitigating potential risks in the manufacturing process.
- Evaluate and select equipment, tools, and technologies to optimize production capabilities and improve overall efficiency.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing engineering team.
- Support the launches of Four Wheeler assembly, providing relevant process, tooling, and facilities.
- Good knowledge about Capex planning and utilization.
Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
- Proven experience in the four wheeler assembly industry facility planning with a focus Trim and Final assembly.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD/Catia/Pro E software and manufacturing tools.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards in the automotive industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience Band 8 to 10 years of experience in Facility Planning of Four wheeler industry in Trim and Final Assembly area.
Reach me @ rajani@apprizetech.co.uk