NPI Project & Process Engineer

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Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to design and implement lean improvement solutions for assembly processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves supporting projects from concept to execution, validating new processes and equipment, and collaborating with R&D to optimise product development while maintaining quality and budgetary control.

Benefits:

Competitive pay rate and long term contract opportunity
Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a team supporting the critical global infrastructure product manufacturing.
Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

Responsibilities:

Design Lean Improvement Solutions: Utilise your expertise to design lean improvement solutions for assembly processes, tools, and equipment, optimizing efficiency and reducing waste.
Implementation Management: Oversee the implementation of significant improvements from concept to handover, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery.
Technical Package Creation: Develop technical packages adhering to company standards for new equipment/processes, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance.
Validation and Testing: Validate tooling, test benches, and processes before manufacturing, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
KPI Monitoring: Define and monitor project KPIs and budget, ensuring projects stay on track and within allocated resources.
Process Safety and Compliance: Perform PUWER assessments to ensure safety compliance and define equipment maintenance strategy, fostering a safe and efficient working environment.
Risk Assessment: Conduct FMEA for risk assessment, identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with R&D for streamlined processes, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Prototype Assessment: Assess prototype parts for improved assembly procedures, contributing to product development and optimisation.

Additional Details:

Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing and planning projects, including budgeting and resource allocation.
New Product Introduction: Proficient in validating new products, minimizing waste during the introduction process.
Training and Development: Skilled in working with training schools and participating in training and development programs.
Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of ISO standards, PUWER/HSE regulations, and managing tooling accordingly.
Process Engineering Focus: Proficient in scenario-based questioning and methodical process investigation.
Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality standards, including PFMEA/DFMEA, and ensuring quality milestones during machine introduction.

Requirements:

Mechanical/Industrial/Production/Engineering Degree.
Experience in technical/manufacturing environment.
Organised and methodical problem-solving approach.
Experience in a highly regulated engineering environment.
Familiarity with ISO9001/TL9000, Lean, Six Sigma.
Aptitude for learning SAP, sDMS, and other software.
How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at (phone number removed)

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