Process Improvement Engineer
Full job description
Listgrove
Salary: £300 per day
Process Improvement Engineer
Based in Leicestershire
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Our client is a leading manufacturer of polymer compounds with a global customer base into a plethora of markets. They are currently looking to recruit a hands on Process Improvement Engineer to optimise existing processes for production ensuring maximum output is achieved. The successful candidate will have a proven background in extrusion and have trained in lean or six-sigma.
The role:
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* To optimise existing processes for production. Optimisation to ensure maximum output is achieved in line with established quality standards and within equipment capability.
* To support in training to operational staff to improve the level of understanding of the plant and processes.
* Develop expertise in appropriate corrective techniques to restore or improve product quality.
* To troubleshoot process related product quality issues as they occur in close liaison with Quality, Production Management, and the relevant technical specialists.
* To undertake Quality Engineering Investigations covering plant and machinery, process control and working practices.
* To fully incorporate any process changes or new processes into the standard Production Quality Systems and to help develop new systems to facilitate this process.
* To ensure that process control and data logging systems, where they exist, are used effectively.
* Promote and develop the use of SPC within the business.
* To undertake and fully document production trials on new products in order to facilitate a smooth transition from laboratory to full production.
* Develop a sound understanding of manufactured compounds and to keep abreast of process developments and contribute to ideas and recommendations to improve productivity and plant performance.
* Ensure that the latest technology and techniques available are used to improve Health and Safety.
* Maintain a process based continuous improvement programme
The Person:
* Experience in a hands on function with in Extrusion
* Training in lean or continuous improvement methodologies
* Excellent planning and organization
* Flexible
* Be commutable to site for call outs.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union.
Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.
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