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Process Engineer

Plymouth
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Experienced Process Engineer required to work for Global manufacturer at their Plymouth based site. As part of the Process Engineering Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), Investigation and Resolution. You will also be responsible for the Implementation of basic maintenance processes for designated product lines. Utilising your strong structured Problem Solving Abilities.
If you would like to work for a company that will offer you a career path & fantastic benefits package then look no further!
Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct 4 block update on focus lines.
  • Generate 4 block initiatives to return lines to LSA.
  • Generate daily Bottle neck action and Focus KPI action.
  • Provide direction to shift teams on problematic areas using data analysis from all sources of data including MES, PAB and VOA.
  • Drive centre lining activities for sustained line performance.
  • Poka yoke solutions and improvements.
  • Implement Quality improvements to drive down TQN and QN to fall in line with company metrics.
  • Drive safety initiatives and improvements.
  • Ascertain opportunities for waste reductions and drive actions to completion.
  • Attend meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
  • Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
  • Support CI projects/validations to help improve equipment reliability.
  • Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity.
  • Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools.
  • Responsible for supporting equipment breakdown if required.
    Essential Qualifications, Experience and Candidate Attributes Required:
  • HNC or Degree level education in Engineering/Mechatronics or a similar Engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of five years experience working as a Process / Manufacturing or Production Engineer coupled with with several years of experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment.
  • Strong understanding of six sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and encourage effect teambuilding activities.
  • Confident independent thinking, with the ability to act quickly in a high pressure situation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
  • Experience with safety and ergonomics in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understand of Quality Systems.
    Benefits Package on offer:
    Private Medical Insurance.
    Life assurance and critical illness cover.
    Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary.
    Share save scheme – matched up to £150 per month.
    Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement.
    Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
    Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme.
    Subsidised canteen.
    Free on-site car parking.
    24 days holiday + 8 statuatory Bank Holidays per year (rising to 25 days holiday + 8 days BH after 5 years of service).
    This is a day shift position working Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30.
    Please note – Candidates who apply for this position must have the immediate rights to work in the UK.
    If you are an experienced Process Engineer and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.
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