Contract Process Development Engineer
- Recruiter
- Petrie Recruitment
- Location
- Cardiff
- Salary
- Up to £30/hr
- Posted
- 12 Aug 2016
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2016
- Ref
- PR4308
- Sectors
- Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Elements: -
• To support and ensure the efficient introduction of new product and processes into manufacturing on time and within budget to the company’s quality standards and agreed yield and efficiency levels
• New process projects: Support the interface between design and manufacturing on new product introduction and development ensuring project timelines are met and ensuring product/process is designed for manufacture (both maintenance and operation)
• Process Design: Design, develop and maintain assembly processes, jigs and fixtures working within project time and cost targets agreed for new product development.
• Process Technology: Evaluate new concepts in relation to processes and manufacturing, developing own expertise in designated area(s), and sharing this expertise with others in the business as required
• Documentation: Prepare manufacturing documentation thus ensuring smooth transition into manufacturing. Maintain a record of all documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculations, records etc. ensuring a full history of process and product evolution is documented.
The ideal candidate will have:
• HNC or Degree in Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience of Mechanical Design for Manufacture, CAD, Fixture design, New Product Introduction and Manufacturing support and improvements.
• Experience of using process control tools and improvement techniques.
• Good understanding of various joining and assembly techniques.
• Line balancing.
• Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, awareness and understanding of tool room shop processes.