Senior Process Engineer

Our client requires a Senior Process Engineer to further enhance their business roadmap, you will build process strategy for manufacturing and support its' implementation whilst ensuring customer schedules are met and work is completed on time and to plan. You will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the automotive industry with a strong manufacturing/assembly bias within the packaging/semi-conductor processes

Role requirements:
* To build process strategy for manufacturing and support its' implementation.
* Support the Engineering Team in new designs:
o Carry out time studies on processes and equipment
o Liaise with suppliers on new developments & applications
o Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements.
* Identify, prioritise and coordinate engineering activities, providing support and assistance:
o Using problem solving techniques to identify remedial actions, implement appropriate permanent counter measures and necessary process improvements
o Monitor and identify plant operating performance; implement improvements and reduce waste and delays in manufacturing processes
o Layout of new equipment to best optimise space and efficiency
o Plan, coordinate and control all engineering project activities
o Update operator instructions where appropriate
o Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs & fixtures for manufacturing
o Continuous Improvement of assembly process and tooling designs
o Support Continuous Improvement Programs throughout the whole of the Manufacturing Process.
* Implement and monitor maintenance programs:
o Manage machine and equipment installations
o Ensure all equipment/parts are on site at due date and fit for purpose
o Updating set-up and changeover instructions.
* Participate in regular engineering meetings to ensure that all engineering activities are identified, progress monitored and actions taken.

Experience required:
* Experience in fully automated manufacturing assembly lines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
* Good understanding of Quality and preferably with TS/IATF knowledge.
* Experience of planning, developing and implementation of NPI.
* Comprehensive working knowledge of heavy gauge bonding using Aluminium & Copper wire.
* Comprehensive working knowledge of ribbon bonding using Aluminium & Copper ribbon.
* Detailed knowledge of Pressure and Pressure-less Silver Sintering
* Experienced in the assembly techniques of bare die onto AMB / DBC Substrates
* Knowledge and experience of problems solving and improvement techniques.
* Knowledge and experience of the automotive APQP process would be of benefit
* Experience of working with the ISO9001, TS16949 standards would be useful in this role.
* Participate in competitive product benchmarking activities including researching technological trends across other products and industries.

Additional information:
* Support Health & Safety legislation and compliance with preparation and maintenance of relevant documentation.
* Establish positive working relationships, motivate and support to ensure a multi skilled and flexible team.
* Responsible for knowing and upholding the H&S Policy and for working in a safe manner and reporting all unsafe or unhealthy conditions or acts.
* Identify & support training needs.
* Develop personal skills through education, training and development, to maintain professional qualifications.

Qualifications:
* Qualified to HND level or equivalent as a minimum e.g., mechanical, production or electrical engineering.
* Degree in an Engineering Discipline preferred