The introduction of new production facilities and associated equipment.
Seeking opportunities to improve the existing manufacturing processes.
Equipment install and breakdown support.
Design for manufacture processes of new products.
Manufacturing estimates and costs for new products.
Responsibilities and Key Tasks:
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Concept design of equipment to manufacture Robotic lawnmowers.
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Specification, Control and purchase of production equipment needed in the moulding and manufacturing processes.
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Continuous improvement of all production equipment resulting in increased efficiency and improved Overall equipment effectiveness.
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Justifications, Request for quotation, and Investment requests for new production equipment.
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Estimation of the product manufacture process including costs and timings.
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Ensure all equipment is UKCA marked with all the necessary documentation, and manufacturing and maintenance have all necessary training and information.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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The ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
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The ability to evaluate and embrace the latest technology.
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Safe installation of new equipment. Setting up processes.
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Responding to breakdowns if required.
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Collaborate with production to identify and assist with efficiency improvements.
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Working with R&D and the New Product Introduction team to ensure the new product industrialisation process is supported by engineering in terms of product costing and product build plans.
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Support the product 'Design for manufacture' and 'Design for Automation' processes.
Additional Skills/Qualifications Required:
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Good communicator, both verbal and written
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Understanding of CE (or UKCA) and PUWER marking of machines/Equipment.
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Utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques.
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Good knowledge of Siemens PLC programming and Fanuc Robots.
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Knowledge of Control systems.
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Either a relevant degree, or a number of years experience in Engineering.
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A sound knowledge of Excel; Power Point & Word
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Good time management & planning skills
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Able to work collaboratively
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Able to demonstrate a “What can I do attitude”
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Prepared to travel, if required
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applications