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Location: Camberley
Job type: Permanent
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Contact: Lee Mowatt
Sector: Engineering, Aircraft, Interior
Job Role:
Process Engineer
Exciting new Permanent opportunity for a Technology Research Engineer based in Camberley.
Our client, a high-end aircraft interiors manufacturer based in Surrey, is currently looking for a new Technology Research Engineer to work in there engineering department, on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership for developing and implementing equipment, procedure and process changes including the design and implementation of improvement projects
* Identify, make recommendations and implement improvements in process performance to achieve product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs, whilst minimising operating costs and maximising unit safety and reliability
* Use systematic and methodical approaches such as statistical techniques, 4D / 8D problem solving tools and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) to improve process capability and / or identify root causes of problems, and implement improvement opportunities.
* Implement and manage the units process control strategies including writing and maintaining Process Control Plans
* Gather and evaluate appropriate data to improve process capability and / or identify root causes of problems, and implement improvement opportunities.
* Provide prompt and effective technical advice and support
* Provide corrective actions and preventative action for faults found on product
* Ensure the process supports the highest Health and Safety standards
* Review and organise layout of the process area to reflect current best practice
* Ensure the plant is audit ready at all times and consistent to best practice
* Monitor and present weekly right first time statistics
* Compile and deliver process documentation for best practice and training
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential:
* HNC/D in relevant field
* Knowledge of various methods and processes such as:
- Tooling methodology
- Problem solving
- Application of geometric and
- dimensional tolerances
- Lean methodologies
- Design for manufacture
Desirable:
* Degree level qualification in a relevant field
* Knowledge aircraft interiors architecture and certification requirements including AS9100 (EASA Part G) and CAA conformity
* Knowledge of various methods and processes such as
* Composite hand lay-up
* Autoclave
* Press, Oven, Ply development
* PPAP, APQP methodologies
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing processes that are capable of meeting production volume targets and quality/cost/delivery KPIs
* Proven track record in developing and implementing process controls
* Experience of fault finding in a systematic & methodical way to resolve issues and optimise processes
* Proven ability to train and coach colleagues
* Proven Health and Safety knowledge and experience
Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Solid critical thinking and analytical skills
* Goal oriented with sound organization skills and ability to organize tasks to meet strict deadlines
* Other
* Comfortable in working with all levels within a business
* Passion for improvement and results orientated
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment and with minimal level of supervision
* Flexibility and willingness to travel within UK and oversees at short notice
* Competent user of MS Office packages, including MS Excel and Project
* UK Driving licence holder
*The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Job holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the role.
About Aeropeople:
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