Process Engineer - Trim & Final
Posted 5 days ago by Q1 Technologies, Inc.
£50,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Process Engineer - Trim & Final role at Gaydon, UK, involves leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers to develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes in the automotive industry. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product design and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The role emphasizes continuous improvement initiatives and technical support to resolve manufacturing issues. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, requiring 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in the Trim and Final area, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Develop and implement department strategy for power tooling, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Implement efficient manufacturing processes for Trim and Final operations, ensuring quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met.
- Work with PFC, PFMEA, Control Plan, Check sheets, and SOP preparations.
- Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to optimize product design for manufacturability.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost analyses, and capacity planning for new product introductions and process improvements.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, mitigating potential risks in the manufacturing process.
- Evaluate and select equipment and technologies to optimize production capabilities.
- Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing issues in Trim and Final operations.
- Support new vehicle launches with relevant process, tooling, and facilities.
- Implement ECR/ECN with cost efficiency and sustainable process mapping.
- Develop cost-effective solutions on Poka Yoke.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in automotive manufacturing engineering, focusing on Trim and Final operations.
- Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Catia/Pro E software and manufacturing tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for complex manufacturing challenges.
- 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 for effective collaboration.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Salary (Rate): £50000/year
City: Gaydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Process Engineer - Trim & Final
Exp level: 8 to 10 years
Location: Gaydon, UK
Hybrid work: No, 5 days/week from client location
Salary: GBP50000/year
No. of Positions: 2
Duration: 12 months fixed term employment
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers as part of the Trim and Final area providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
- Develop & implement department strategy for power tooling, working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes for Trim and Final operations, ensuring quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules are met.
- Working Knowledge about PFC, PFMEA, Control Plan and Check sheet along with SOP’s preparations.
- Working knowledge about EBOM and MBOM.
- 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.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- 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.
- Provide technical expertise and support to resolve any manufacturing issues or bottlenecks in Trim and Final operations.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing engineering team.
- Support the launches of new vehicles, providing relevant process, tooling, and facilities.
- ECR/ECN implementation with cost efficiency, Quality & Sustainable process mapping.
- Cost effective solutions on Poka Yoke.
Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
- Proven experience in the automotive industry manufacturing engineering with a focus on Trim and Final operations.
- 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.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex manufacturing challenges.
- 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
Personal Skills
- Ability to work in a fast moving/changing environment.
- Appreciation of the end customer and their requirements
- Shows integrity in ability to deliver on commitments
- Open mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
- Engaged and enthusiastic to create a positive impact
- Good sense of personal organization and time management
Experience
- Band 8 to 10 years of experience in Automotive Trim & Final Shop Process Engineering