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Operational Support Engineer
Sector: |
Engineering and Manufacturing |
Salary: |
Discussed on application |
Location: |
Gillingham |
Role: |
Full Time |
Contract: |
Permanent |
Job ref: |
911077 |
Expired
Just Recruitment is recruiting for an Operational Support Engineer on behalf of a company based in Gillingham, Kent.
Position overview:
To support operations in ensuring that all methods of manufacture adhere to all aspects of Safety, Quality, Volume and Cost.
Role and responsibilities:
- Not product specific, to work on process and product quality improvements/process issues across the site, as directed
- Ensure that the work environment meets the requirements for environmental, ergonomic and health & safety considerations
- Lineside ‘hands on’ technical support to the working group, supporting the operator on the process to resolve problems
- Be responsible for ensuring that all equipment used in manufacturing or assembly processes is functioning and achieves required safety, quality and volume requirements
- Support the hourly needs of the operation by monitoring and responding to process output signals such as OA performance, Traffic light charts, OE, FTQ data etc.
- Be responsible for ensuring that all gauging equipment used in manufacturing or assembly processes is functioning, working within specification and calibrated
- Maintain process to ensure adherence to accepted quality standards and to the sites quality system requirements
- To ensure control of departmental key characteristics (M.C,L, QCI)
- To generate, process and employ the use of data in problem resolution
- To provide structured problem solving activity and liaise with internal and/or external individuals on problem resolution
- Carry out FMEA / RFMEA process documentation and implement improvements
- To create operational standard work and line balance, understanding process constraints, and areas for improvement
- Deliver robust projects and process improvements from concept through to completion – to include mc operation, set up and validation
- Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities, whilst maintaining product quality and volume
Authorities (if applicable):
Ability to modify and update Technical documents, where appropriate
Skills:
Mandatory
- Understanding of EH&S requirements, and methods of assessment
- Capable of assessing risks
- A structured, organised approach to working
- Analytical and data literate, demonstrate the use of data to solve problems
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, project etc.
- Understanding of Engineering drawings and Geometric tolerancing
- Knowledge of Key characteristics (MC&L)
- Design capability using CAD / SolidWorks
- Understanding of process and gauge capability, and required controls (MSA)
- Have the ability to get teams engaged in the improvement of the process
- Ability to develop and present technical presentations to management and others
- Strong project management skills ‘with meet the objectives and milestones’ mentality
- Understanding of PFMEA and risk analysis
- Appreciation of SPC controls
- Understanding of process capability and control (cpk,ppk)
Desirable
- Usage of AS400 system to implement routings, tools etc
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
Mandatory
- (Mechanical) Engineering Degree or ‘time served’ or relevant industry experience in a broad spectrum of activities
- Hands-on experience of CNC machining processes in a manufacturing environment – grinding, turning, milling etc
Desirable:
- Trained in Shainin / Six Sigma
- Knowledge of problem analysis techniques such as 5 why, 8D, Ishikawa
- Experience of working on projects/improvements from concept through to completion – to include mc operation, set up and validation
Attributes:
- Comply with Company Health and Safety regulations such as PPE, showing responsibility for personal safety and that of others
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Innovative thinker
- Customer-focused
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills, including attention to detail
- Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and to deadlines when required
- The ability to prioritise and organise own workload
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