Job Description

Interaction Recruitment are currently representing a leading Manufacturing/Engineering company based in Newton Aycliffe who are looking to add a Process Engineer to their team on a Permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be working a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday- 07:45- 17:30.

Salary for this position is in the region of \xc2\xa335,000- \xc2\xa340,000 per year, depending on experience.

Company Benefits:

• 4 day working week
• Generous salary
• 25 days holiday entitlement + public bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities

Overview:

To plan, coordinate and oversee the engineering, activities of the organisation & be responsible relevant business KPI\xe2\x80\x99s. They are responsible or part of a team that plan and execute engineering projects, overseeing the efficient running of technology projects, improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe & efficient manufacturing processes, quality improvement projects to deliver quality first time every time. You\'ll provide strong & direct leadership to all site technicians, ensuring the on-going development of the team. To assess, monitor & enhance business performance. Constant analysing of current practices & develop business process improvements. To implement changes in workflows, structures & teams to ensure a continual improving performance. whilst overseeing day to day operations of the design department.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, and refines product development, and manufacturing processes
• Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel in line with business objectives
• Facilitate the engineering team in the successful Industrialisation of new products, solutions, and processes
• Oversees engineering projects, logistics and resource allocation
• Using data identifies area of improvement to include efficiency, sustainability of processes, product designs to reduce waste & maximise profit including the integration of new technologies
• Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching, and proposing capital investments
• Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies
• Attends trade shows and conferences, and makes site visits to suppliers\xe2\x80\x99 facilities in line with standards & quality requirement
• Embraces and cultivates the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategy on E.S.G
• Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors and potential customers.
• Maintains high level expertise in their field or sector
• Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
• Collaborates & facilitates meetings with other team leaders and departments that ensures the desired outcomes are achieved
• Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers
• Ensures that Voice of the Customer is upmost in all technical projects & improvements
• Leads by example & always shows professional behavioural competencies.
• Ensures the facility is kept safe & is always in good condition including ensuring all repairs are carried out to the highest standard
• Is responsible for and leads the way in ensuring the business Engineering, Quality & Facility KPI\xe2\x80\x99s are achieved
• Take part in & lead, when necessary, any improvement, sustainability, or engagement initiatives
• Responsible for the development and implementation of new engineering strategies for all operations at the site.

Experience & Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, such as Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency in quality improvement tools, such as statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis.
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards applicable to the manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communicational, organisational, and motivational skills
• Computer literate
• Able to work as part of a team and encourage co-operation

To apply for this opportunity, please send your most recent/ up-to-date CV to lee.appleby@interactionrecruitment.co.uk

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