Process Engineer

Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) are continuing to invest and grow, and we are looking to add to our Production team. We are now looking for an experienced Process Engineer. Over the last few years, we have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover. We are looking to continue this growth and are looking to for the right people to help us join our team.

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements within the manufacturing process. Using data analysis to view current position and see where improvements can be made. Working closely with the Production and Quality teams, driving performance improvement to continue the company's growth and improve performance.

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• Analysing production data to identify process improvements to increase performance
  
• Leading Continuous Improvement activities, with involvement in refining routing, work instructions, and production documentation
  
• Working with production and quality teams on process improvements
  
• Monitoring and reporting on the impact of improvement projects, highlighting success and looking for further improvements
  

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• Experience within manufacturing, ideally heavy to medium scale manufacturing with a strong understanding of CNC, or similar environment
  
• Qualifications at HNC or HND level; a Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus
  
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean or cost-saving projects, ideally within a metals manufacturing industry
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels
  

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

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• Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
  
• Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution
  
• Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance
  
• Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more
  
• Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area
  
• Free work wear and PPE
  
• Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career