To design and implement minor component engineering changes within
the current product design which; enhance the product specification;
reduce the material cost and assembly time; and/or improve the build
Quality.
To create and develop Quality Control Plans which ensure that the
sourcing of components and their introduction into production
eliminate all risk of failure.
To measure and manage the distribution of work elements within the
facility to achieve the targeted throughput rate. Further, where
necessary; to identify and introduce opportunities for improvement
to product; layout; methods; tooling; health & safety; logistics;
and operational disciplines.
To contribute to major Product Engineering changes, in regards to
process considerations. To liaise with Suppliers and all internal
functions to ensure the successful introduction of tasked projects.
To evaluate supplied products and/or present for performance
validation to ensure the specification required is achieved.
To facilitate the non-conformance processes and coordinate/effect
robust cause and corrective solutions.
To review Material (BOM) & Labour Costs and reduce via Process &
Product Changes.
To create and/or amend the Company's systems and procedures to
reflect the actual or targeted situation.
To be familiar with and work to the Company's systems and
procedures. To ensure that with all personnel interactions the
appropriate disciplines are observed and to instruct others in
changes to system practises.
To control the timing of engineering change (ECO's) in the ERP
system (Syspro) to reflect the operational capabilities of the
business. Further, to ensure the changes represent the best
commercial position for the business.
To effectively communicate to all supporting functions agreed key
changes to the production processes and facilities to ensure that
appropriate actions are taken to manage continuity of production. To
advise senior management when adequate control fails to be
exercised.
To routinely report on achievement against Key Performance
Indicators (KPI's).
Position Scope:
To generally improve the operational quality, cost and delivery
efficiency of the production facility within the specified range of
responsibility.
Maintain a high level of integrity in regards to all aspects of the
operational controls as defined in the Company's Quality Management
System (QMS). transferred to the Buyers on the team to chase.
Skills and
Experience required:
Previous experience within a production facility
with involvement in either aerospace or automotive production would
be advantagious.