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**Production Engineer - Composites - Apply Now!!** |
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| Job number |
121120925 |
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| Posted |
04/07/2008 (16:41) |
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| Agency/Employer |
JAM Recruitment Ltd |
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| Description |
Role: Production Engineer – Composites x 2
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
Location: Bedford
A lead systems integrator and advanced technology company is looking for a Manufacturing Production Engineer with a Composite Manufacturing background.
Responsibilities for the role will include:
· Preparation of Process Planning, Standard Operator Procedures and Bills of Material
· Documentation to define the manufacturing process during the Pre-Production and Production
· Phases of Composite Manufacturing activities, with the continual evaluation and improvement of methodologies and processes to input into achieving a cost effective manufacturing environment.
· Composite manufacture/procurement involving make/buy decisions, definition and liaison with QA, Purchasing and Sub Contractors during the Pre-Production and Production Phases of various Composite activities.
· Liaison with Production and Manufacturing Engineering during the Pre-Production and Production Phases of Composite activities, to ensure a smooth transition through development to production.
· Preparation of specification and procurement of tooling and Capital Equipment of the Production Phases of Composite activities.
· Raising Design Change Requests as required on manufacturing problems
· Processing non-conformance reports with direct involvement in their control and route cause analysis.
· Monitoring project costs and reporting on spend and outstanding requirements for monthly financial reviews.
· Analysis of estimated to actual process times and the preparation of reports, analysing variances and determining improvements to the current process.
· Liaison with internal and external customers as required during the Pre-Production and Production Phases of Composite activities
· Assisting and Facilitating in the implementation of various lean manufacturing techniques within the department which will include 5S, Single Piece Philosophy, Kanban and 7 waste reduction.
For this role the successful applicant will require experience in a similar position working in a Composite Manufacturing environment covering various composite manufacturing methods using short and long batch runs and a diverse product range. You will have an understanding of Composite Techniques such as Filament Winding and Composite Layup and has experience in working with materials such as carbon fibre, kevlar and silicone. An understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing, BS8888 & ASME Y 14.5 and good Experience of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies would be of benefit. Competent in the use of metrology equipment is also required.
A background in Defence / Aerospace/ Automotive manufacturing programmes would be of benefit to you.
Experience in any of the following: 6 Sigma, 5S, TOC, 7 Wastes, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, TPM, Cellular Manufacture, Flow Line Manufacture, Mistake-Proofing, JIT would be of benefit.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a worldwide organisation, principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. If you are interested in this role, please respond by email with an updated copy of your CV to k.ackerley@jamjobs.co.uk. If this role is not of interest, please pass this to someone you think might be.
JAM Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency with regard to this position
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| Location |
ampthill, bedford, luton, milton keynes,, Bedfordshire |
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| Job type |
Permanent |
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| Contract length |
permanent |
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| Salary/rate |
£25000 - £35000/annum |
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| Start date |
asap |
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| Contact name |
Kerry Ackerley |
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| Telephone |
0845-658-0418 |
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| Fax |
0845-658-0419 |
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| Ref no |
016398ka |
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