Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Process EngineerCardiff23915/611£40,000 - £44,00 per annum + pension, share scheme and more.Salary & Benefits:A starting salary of up to £40,000 - £44,000Annual profit share, up to 10%9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidaysSick pay schemeLife insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site car parkingExcellent training and developmentAn exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products and trusted building solutions to some of the most iconic and high-profile projects around the world. This 40-year established, multi-million-pound company with an enviable share of the market has invested heavily in improving the infrastructure and production capacity, is also in a leading position to capitalise on the market growth. Roles & Responsibilities:Reporting to the Plant Manager you will work as part of a team responsible for process improvements, machine reliability, waste control, and quality of the finished product.The employee will be required to lead projects as required, taking responsibility for continuous improvements, new product development, installation and commissioning of new machinery, and various new products or machine related projects.Support engineering with design, re-design and development of process equipmentOrganise, implement, maintain and improve production process flowsDrive a continuous improvement culture and Lean manufacturing techniques / principles throughout the business.Investigate customer quality concerns relating to process and transport, using RCA and implementation of 8D methodology to reduce / eliminate repeat concern.Identify ways to reduce production costs, project plan changes and implement challenging deadlines.Drive change on 7 wastes culture.Ability to create FMEA’s.Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Experience in a Continuous Improvement / Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer roleEducated to HNC level (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.Lean ManagementMust be fully proficient in the use of software Microsoft office. Experience of 2D and / or 3D CAD would be beneficial.A proven track record of implementing improvements in processes and operational effectivenessPrevious experience working in a manufacturing environment with a good understanding of manufacturing processes. If you would like more information, please contact Sam Paynter