Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling the component parts and subassemblies required for a finished product including:

• Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles.

• Attend programme meetings at all levels and present where applicable.

• Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements – Design for Assembly (DFA).

• Build process strategy for manufacturing.

• Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing.

• Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing.

• Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications.

• Quality Planning and Analysis for Manufacturing.

• Ensure adherence to Integrated Production System (IPS) deliverables.

• Manage technical issues and escalate where appropriate.

• Support virtual build events, raising and managing issues where appropriate.

• Support physical builds at Assembly Plant locations (Solihull & Coventry), raising and managing issues where appropriate.

• Developing system logic for lineside equipment

Skills:    

• Relevant previous experience of Manufacturing / Engineering processes, tools and techniques including consistent delivery of productivity targets in Manufacturing

• Experience in the application of a logical approach to Problem Solving

• An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment

• An individual with the ability to prioritise their work load

• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas

• An effective team player who supports team members

• Flexible approach to job responsibilities and working hours

Education:         

• Ideally educated to degree level in Manufacturing or a similar engineering discipline

• Knowledge of and involvement in the product development phase

• Understanding of IPS requirements & Lean Manufacturing