Process Engineer

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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  Design mechanical process improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) to be put into production with lean manufacturing approach.
  
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  Manage the implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from initial concept to final handover.
  
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  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.
  
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  Validation of the tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety, etc), new processes, etc prior to introduction into manufacturing.
  
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  Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
  
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  SPR and PO management.
  
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  Perform PUWER assessments.
  
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  Define Maintenance strategy for new and old equipment.
  
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  Perform FMEA
  
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  Works closely with R&D to ensure products and process are designed for ease of manufacturing .
  
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  Evaluates prototype parts/assembly/equipment for new product implementation.
  
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  Provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and design.
  
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  Defines and designs tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
  
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  Reviews and validates contract documentation (Drawings, Bill of Materials) prior to release.
  
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  Attends products New Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
  
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  Writes build and process specifications for new products ensuring they can be easily understood.
  
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  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.
  
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  Defines standard build times for each assembly process and maintain Reference Ops on the company system.
  
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  Oversees / supervises production personnel during first off build of qualification units. Provides production support for new product start-up and day-to-day support.
  
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  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.
  
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  Conducts production processes audits on procedures to ensure all are compliant.
  
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  Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
  
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  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