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Metallurgical Process Engineer

Clyst St Mary
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Metallurgical Process Engineer
 
The Opportunity:
 
An exciting opportunity within global Aerospace manufacturer who are currently expanding due to further investment, for an experienced and pro-active Process Engineer.  It would be an ideal position for a driven Process Engineer with a proven engineering/manufacturing background.  Ideally you’ll also offer a metallurgical background, but any mechanical engineering, process led background and an insight into materials science will be considered.
 
The main purpose of the role is to develop, implement and maintain all process engineering activities in order to technically support production of high quality product in a cost effective manner. 
 
Job Responsibilities:

 Responsible for qualification of robust processes, to meet customer specified requirements within a castings / metalshop environment.
Review metallurgical related product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications.
Co-ordinate activities concerned with agreeing customer specifications, technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering metallurgical issues.
Continuous improvement regarding processes.Preferred Skills:

A minimum of 4 years of applicable process engineering experience and knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
Degree/HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline or material science
Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and ABS.
Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, MS Project, MRP systems).Pay and Benefits:
8am-4pm Monday to Friday
25 days annual holiday 
Secure on-site parking
Excellent contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life assurance
Company bonus scheme 
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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