Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Red - Specialist Recruitment

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SE10, Peninsula, Greater London
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Authorisation (Computing) Budgeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Process Improvement SAP Applications Technical Documentation

Summary: The Technical Process Engineer role involves ensuring the industrialization and introduction of high reliability products into production for a London-based client on a 6-month rolling contract, with the potential for a permanent position. The engineer will design mechanical process improvements, manage project implementations, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires collaboration with various departments and oversight of production personnel during new product introductions. The successful applicant will possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design mechanical process improvement solutions for production.
  • Manage implementation of improvements and innovations from concept to handover.
  • Create technical documentation for new equipment and process solutions.
  • Validate tooling and processes prior to manufacturing introduction.
  • Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
  • Perform PUWER assessments and define maintenance strategies.
  • Conduct FMEA and evaluate prototype parts for new product implementation.
  • Provide feedback to R&D on assembly procedures and design issues.
  • Define and design tooling and equipment for assembly simplification.
  • Review and validate contract documentation prior to release.
  • Attend NPI meetings and provide inputs and reports.
  • Ensure tooling and equipment meet company and regulatory standards.
  • Define standard build times and maintain Reference Ops.
  • Supervise production personnel during qualification unit builds.
  • Write Extra Work Authorisation for product investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct production process audits for compliance.
  • Lead and participate in Kaizen projects to improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various departments including Supply Chain, Quality, and Production.

Key Skills:

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Experience in technical and/or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations.
  • Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards and quality standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CREO, Solid Works, CATIA).
  • Familiarity with MES, SAP, ERP systems, and practical experience with Excel and Word.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We have an opportunity for a Technical Process Engineer to join our London based client on 6month rolling contract, this role has potential to move to a full-time permanent role.

The Technical Process Engineer ensures industrialisation and introduction of new high reliability products into production (submerge and terrestrial) and provides specification & tooling to ensure products can be reliably and consistently assembled and tested.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent (industrial, production).
  • Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment
  • Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations
  • Knowledge in PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations
  • Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc) and quality standards
  • Knowledge CAD software (ex. CREO, Solid Works, CATIA, etc)
  • Potentially knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems and practical experience with Excel and Word

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Design mechanical process improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) to be put into production with lean manufacturing approach.
  • Manage the implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
  • Create the technical documentary package for new equipment/ process solutions (mechanical assembly procedures, tools documentation, tooling drawings, manufacturing equipment procedures, etc) following company procedures and standards.
  • Validation of the tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety, etc), new processes, etc prior to introduction into manufacturing.
  • Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
  • SPR and PO management.
  • Perform PUWER assessments.
  • Define Maintenance strategy for new and old equipment.
  • Perform FMEA
  • Works closely with R&D to ensure products and process are designed for ease of manufacturing.
  • Evaluates prototype parts/assembly/equipment for new product implementation.
  • Provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and design.
  • Defines and designs tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
  • Reviews and validates contract documentation (Drawings, Bill of Materials) prior to release.
  • Attends products New Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
  • Writes build and process specifications for new products ensuring they can be easily understood.
  • Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured/designed and validated/commissioned as per company standard, PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulation and ISO standard to meet development and production plans.
  • Defines standard build times for each assembly process and maintain Reference Ops on the company system.
  • Oversees / supervises production personnel during first off build of qualification units. Provides production support for new product start-up and day-to-day support.
  • Writes Extra Work Authorisation (EWA) for product investigations. Reviews Investigation Request (IR/ITS) and defines corrective actions to maintain production build. Investigate and define Root Causes for the defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future products.
  • Conducts production processes audits on procedures to ensure all are compliant.
  • Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
  • Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive hourly salary

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