Our Client is a leading company in the aviation industry. They are seeking a Mechanical Product Engineer to join their well established team. The Mechanical Product Engineer is responsible for providing support to the production team. it is a mix of desk based and production based role. Working with the Operations Team to ensure Product Compliance, Product Quality, Process Improvements and Turn- Around - Time reduction. Projects focused role.
Responsibilities:
Process Improvements
* Identify and investigate opportunities for product repair cost improvements to achieve agreed targets.
* Obtain internal & external approvals for process improvement changes.
* Measure and monitor Rework costs and reasons, working with the Team to achieve target reductions.
* Measure and monitor Scrap quantities and reasons, working with the team to minimise the scrap rates.
* Define specifications for new equipment purchase / modifications and sign off on qualification / acceptance.
* Implement Process Improvements and monitor successful achievement of proposed savings.
Product Compliance
* Provide adequate work instructions by way of Routers & Operations sheets to ensure requirements are specified.
* Review of documents to identify and implement the changes that affect the company product in accordance with the company Documentation Review procedures.
* Audit the repair process for compliance with the specified procedures.
Product Quality
* Promote application of best practices to deliver robust processes in repair of products.
* Establish and Implement the CTQ metrics to determine / control process stability.
* Define the daily, weekly, monthly TPM checks with Maintenance.
* Lead investigation of process problems, taking corrective action where deviation occurs.
* Investigate and issue written reports on non-conformances relating to the product quality.
* Provide Technical Support to Production, i.e. procurement of equipment, support to Maintenance.
Education and requirements:
* Degree level preferably in Materials or Mechanical Engineering.
* 5 years plus experience in an Engineering role.
* Ability to understand complex processes involving multiple disciplines.
* Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
* Confident and effective decision maker.
* Methodical and structured approach to establishing hand assessing process stability i.e. Lean / 6 Sigma.
* Excellent presentation skills and written/verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated success in solving problems within intricate environments.
* Coordinating and overseeing project activities experience is essential.
* Meticulous attention to detail and expertise in documenting processes.
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