Process / Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: £26,000 – £30,420 per year

Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Based in Hampshire

Reports to: Engineering Director

Listgrove is working with one of the world’s leading specialists in the design, manufacture and supply of some of the most impressive products on the market, to defense and multi-national corporations.

The Process/Manufacturing Engineer will be expected to spend a significant proportion of the time on the shop floor, in a “hands-on” capacity. You will really need to understand elastomers and material processing. You will take on the ownership of NPI related activities for the creation of processes. Trouble shoot for a variety of materials, using injection, transfer and compression manufacturing technologies.

This position is ideally suited to an individual who can take a new tool, work through a structured process, to arrive at the end, with an approved part and be capable of disseminating your manufacturing knowledge onto the regular Production Team.

Responsibilities:

⦁ New product development and implementation including production methods, process flow, machinery and required tooling.
⦁ Carry out, lead and support preproduction trials, record activities/process details, recommended equipment and specifications.
⦁ Specify and/or oversee fabrication of equipment used in moulding processes and/or assembly operations (i.e., end-of-arm-tooling, fixtures, jigs, etc.)
⦁ Manage project schedules as applied to new product launches.
⦁ Analysis of new and current processes for cost reduction activity and implement/oversee improvements, recording successes and failures.
⦁ Develop and support task-oriented team objectives with effective results and cost reduction activities.
⦁ Coordinate Continuous Improvement Projects and processes with multi-function teams.
⦁ Provide where appropriate specific moulding process training to technicians and operators.
⦁ Maintain awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending required training.

Personal Attributes:

⦁ In-depth knowledge of rubber moulding and a good understanding of rubber to metal/plastic bonding
⦁ Manufacturing background and good problem-solving skills.
⦁ Ideally educated to Degree or HNC level in Product/Polymer engineering
⦁ Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
⦁ Ideally familiar with the automotive industry quality requirements QS9000 and APQP

Only candidates who are eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid UK work visa will be considered for this position.
Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Listgrove is more than a global recruitment partner to its clients in the plastics, packaging, recycling and chemical industries. For over 45 years, we have supported companies with professional advice and successful HR solutions. All assignments are tailored to the client’s needs and delivered by expert consultants.

Why select Listgrove?

⦁ Established in 1975
⦁ Recruited in 68 countries
⦁ Recognised International brand
⦁ Exhibited around the world; in Russia, China, India, USA, Middle East, North Africa and extensively throughout Europe
⦁ Global network of candidates and talent data
⦁ Search projects completed across all functions and at all levels of seniority
⦁ Access to a network of offices across the world

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