Manufacturing Engineers (Automotive Body Shop)
Segula Technologies
- Solihull, West Midlands
- Permanent
- Full-time
This includes the creation and continuous improvement of process, all process equipment, delivery of tools, jigs & fixtures, quality problem solving, data analysis and reporting of major issues, deployment of failure mode avoidance tools, support of cross-functional teams in the resolution of those issues on projects and the tracking of resolution through to completion.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles.
- Responsibility for Control Plan adherence and updates.
- Attending meetings at all levels and present where applicable.
- Feasibility of all process designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Building process strategy for manufacturing.
- Planning, developing, implementation and continuous improvement of all capable GSPAS Processes for manufacturing, including change management.
- Planning, development, procurement and implementation of all Process equipment tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.
- Management of equipment design & procurement process
- Management of process equipment Installation where applicable
- Supplier selection and vendor management.
- Process Capability of all processes, product and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications.
- Quality Planning, Problem Solving and Analysis for Manufacturing.
- Involvement in the departments work through development and monitoring of timing plans.
- Ensuring adherence to Integrated Production System (IPS) deliverables.
- Managing technical issues and escalating where appropriate.
- Contributing to the development and submission of departmental responses to product letters etc.
- Supporting and leading virtual build events, raising and managing issues where appropriate.
- Supporting physical builds at Assembly Plant locations, raising and managing issues where appropriate.
- Problem resolution in current manufacturing
- Managing the Change during launch and current vehicle changes
- Undertaking any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.
- Strong Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Experience of working in a Body Shop
- Experience of creating and improving processes
- Ability to get to the bottom of the issue
- Ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders (internal and external)
- Ideally educated to degree level in Manufacturing or a similar engineering discipline
- Knowledge of and involvement in the product development phase or current manufacture
- Project management experience
- Understanding of IPS requirements & Lean Manufacturing
- 12-month contract
- Salary/rate - depending on experience
- Main working location: Liverpool area
- 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a range of internal and external training courses
- Team events