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Network92 Ltd is regularly seeking suitably qualified candidates within the following categories.
Role: Tool Room Manager
Job Reference: RMT 6
Location: Peterborough , Northamptonshire, Kings Lynn , Norfolk , Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Spalding, Lincolnshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: Attractive Package Depending on Experience
Duties: Reporting to the Tooling Director you will be responsible for managing a tool room operation that develops tooling from model design and tests these prior to injection moulding manufacture. In addition you will be expected to perform the following duties:
*Manage and lead a small team of tool room team leaders and toolmakers, including day to day people management, performance management and the introduction of the tool room team journey (a multi-skilling initiative linked to incremental pay increases)
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Drive tool room productivity and challenge manufacturing paradigms, and promote an environment of continuous improvement
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Prioritise, plan and allocate work orders to shop floor
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Troubleshoot tooling problems or equipment issues
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Co-ordinate the scheduling with other departments (e.g. design studio, technical & manufacture)
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Complete work orders, ancillary documentation and appropriate reports
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Responsible for maintaining and reviewing a planned maintenance system
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Promote health and safety across production and to ensure standards are achieved and exceeded
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Ensure quality standards are maintained and exceeded
Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will be apprentice trained or educated to HND level or equivalent within a relevant engineering discipline, you will also possess excellent CAD/CAM skills and have experience of all types of CNC machining including the tool making of injection moulding tools. In addition excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential for the role
Keywords: Tooling, Tool Making, Tool room, Injection Moulding, CNC, CAD/CAM
Role: Quality Assurance Manager
Job Reference: NG00128
Location: London , South East, North West London,
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£33,000-34,000 per annum plus benefits
The purpose of role is to take responsibility for maintaining and improving product standards and quality for garment hangers within our client's group. The post has been developed to provide a dedicated focus to implementing procedures, policies and systems to achieve the above broad purpose.
Responsibilities include:
* Promoting Quality throughout the business and working closely with overseas hubs to ensure the QMS is implemented.
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Set, maintain and review standards of acceptable product quality ( UK and Overseas)
* Auditing performance of overseas hubs and analysing trends eg product failure trends and taking necessary action to prevent reoccurrence. *
Identify product improvement / potential areas of risk and implement practical and cost effective solutions.
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Working closely with Hanger Design to ensure new products are fit for purpose and meet the requirements QMS.
* Organising product trials, overcoming complaints and providing some technical resource.
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Liaise with suppliers and overseas offices regarding sampling of products, co-ordination of testing, as well as maintaining records and product samples.
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Approval of new tooling and product samples.
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Highlight and follow through incidents of non-conformance and any corrective actions and concession management necessary to maintain product to an acceptable standard.
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Liaise with customers (both internal and external) by following through quality complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.
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Monitor goods on hold at various stock locations and rework/return stock where required.
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Compile monthly and weekly reports.
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Organising testing of new sources of components and materials as required.
* Create, manage and maintain databases, reference tools etc.
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Some project management
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Customer / supplier visits as necessary
The role assumes responsibility for quality on a global basis and the candidate must demonstrate experience in problem solving and managing change, project management knowledge is also required
Some degree of technical expertise would be required, in either injection moulding or tool-making
We would, in addition, expect the candidate to have the following skills and abilities:-
* Numerical
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Excel/Word to Intermediate level
* Able to deliver results within deadlines
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Organised & Methodical with an eye for detail
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Communication & interpersonal skills that are an excellent standard for both UK and Overseas colleagues and customers.
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Confident self starter with ability to use initiative.
* Decisive and reliable.
Based in North London .
Role: Maintenance Engineer (Multi skilled)
Job Reference: NG00129
Location: South East, Kent , Canterbury , Whitstable, Herne Bay , Margate , Dover , Ashford
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£35,000 plus package
PURPOSE OF JOB: To ensure that all necessary technical and engineering work is fulfilled to maintain full planned production output.
Main Responsibilities :
* Maintain production machinery in accordance with planned maintenance schedules and carry out emergency and unscheduled repairs as they occur (to include breakdown to machines, tools and cutter).
* Ensure that any maintenance required to equipment/buildings is brought to the attention of the Technical Department and rectified as appropriate.
* Ensure all work is performed in a clean and tidy fashion, adopting a clean as you go policy.
* To ensure that stores are kept at levels agreed with the Technical Engineering Manager and Technical Director.
* Regularly inspect, test and maintain all portable appliance, lights and insecticutors.
* Complete all relevant paperwork (ie timesheets, maintenance sheets, etc).
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Undertake all site technical, maintenance and engineering work.
* Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the Company's and ISO 9001:2000 procedures and that all systems are updated and completed in full, in relation to the work being carried out.
* Ensure that safe working practices are followed at all times.
The ideal applicant will have completed an apprenticeship or have the relevant experience to undertake this role and would preferably hold a relevant qualification (C&G, Hnc/Hnd, Onc/Ond etc) or again have the relevant experience to undertake this role.
Role: Production Shift Manager
Job Reference: NG00130
Location: South East, Kent , Canterbury , Whitstable, Margate , Dover , Ashford, Faversham, Herne Bay
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£26,000 Plus Benefits
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Machine Setter, Labourer, Granulator Operator, Packers
PURPOSE OF JOB:To ensure the smooth running of the department on a shift-by-shift basis. Maximising quality output and efficiencies in all areas through proactive and effective actions.
Main Responsibilities :
* To ensure all aspects of the Company's Health & Safety policy is carried out in full by all members of their shift and act on and report immediately any issues to the Department Manager and Company Safety Representative.
* To ensure compliance to BRC, ISO 9001:2000 and that all other internal departmental records and systems are updated and completed in full.
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To promote a "clean as you go" system to ensure good housekeeping and hygiene requirements are complied with.
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To ensure all machine cycle times are maximised.
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To minimise lost output and the requirement for material reprocessing through efficient operation of the process and machines.
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To maximise throughput of regrind internal and external stock.
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To liaise with Engineering, Electrical and Tooling departments to maximise continuous running of machines through effective and meaningful breakdown and preventative maintenance.
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To communicate and delegate both verbally and written, the duties and instruction necessary to ensure the shift's tasks are effectively carried out.
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To oversee and record all training & development of team members.
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To carry out tool changing, settling and running of all product ranges utilising best time saving methods and faultfinding skills to minimise downtime across the department.
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To undertake other work for which training has been given within the Company as may be required to achieve the Company's objectives.
Role: Mould Technician
Job Reference: NG00139
Location: Dublin , Ireland
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£27,000 plus fantastic benefits including: Defined Benefit Pension membership, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Private Health Cover & 24 days' leave
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leading company within its field working and living in or near to Dublin .
Duties : Reporting to the Mould Shop Supervisor and working as an integral part of the in-house moulding team, you will ensure the efficient running of a number of moulding machines by carrying out tool changes, condition setting, process optimisation, troubleshooting as well as ensuring that all production targets are adhered to.
Skills & Experience : The successful candidate must be from a hands on proactive FMCG Plastic Injection Moulding environment and have a thorough knowledge of moulding polymers. Candidate's should also have a vast experience in setting a variety of injection moulding machines.
Keywords : Production, Manufacturing, Plastic, Cleanroom, Assembly, Injection, Moulding, Mould Tool, Setting, Tool Changes, Setter, Technician
Role: Mould Repair Technician (Toolmaker)
Job Reference: NG00140
Location: Dublin , Ireland
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£25,000 circa Euro 38,000 plus excellent benefits including Defined Benefit, Pension membership, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Private HealthCover & 24 days' leave
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a world leading company in their field in Dublin .
Duties : Reporting to the Toolroom Manager and working as an integral part of the in-house tool making team you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair refurbishment of all plastic injection mould tools. This role will include ensuring that all tooling service intervals are adhered to.
Skills & Experience : You will be an experienced Toolmaker with a background in the repair and modification of injection mould tools and the manufacture of Jigs & Fixtures using the full range of Toolroom skills.
In addition you will have good communication skills, as you will be expected to liaise extensively with both internal departments and external suppliers.
Keywords : Mould Tool, Plastics, Repair, Refurb, Grinding, Milling
Role: Customer Quality Manager
Job Reference: NG00141
Location: Midlands, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Alfreton, Matlock, Sheffield, Chesterfield , Mansfield , Ripley, Belper
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£25,000-30,000 there are a host of benefits.
In this role the successful candidate will form an integral part of the management of the Quality Assurance Team. The position will carry the responsibility of all Customer Quality Assurance activities, throughout the entire business and will ensure that all customers without exception receive the highest standard of service from my client's QA area with major focus on external customer issues.
Main Focus of role :
* Effectively review all complaints to ensure no re-occurrence and establish signed tolerance samples for products which are causing field concerns.
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You will also link to shift QA to ensure all customer standards are in place and take an active involvement in containment systems to prevent concerns getting out of the door.
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In addition you will ensure the customer is constantly updated with progress reports to ensure awareness of activities is maintained and looking at ways of cost improvement internally and at the customer linking into the manufacturing technical area (customer orientated).
Other Areas of Involvement : You will take an active involvement in training programs, presentations, customer visits and the development of new customers.
REPORTING: Reporting to the Quality director, routine reports will comprise the following:
1. PPM for all customer and by Quality engineer (Monthly).
2.PPM for BOS charts (Monthly).
3.War room Quality data 8am; 4:30pm (Daily).
5.Internal Non-conformity review meeting results (Daily).
MEASURES:
1.Effective Reporting.
2.Reduction in total cost of quality % (includes active reduction of Debit Notes)
3.Improvement - month on month of PPMs.
4.Exceeding specified targets.
5.Adherence to departmental budget targets.
6.Continuous improvement events.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Overall control to ensure Customer Quality Engineers work effectively.
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Prioritise all scheduled and problem visits.
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Support all Customer Quality Engineers with solving customer problems.
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Establish boundary samples for all critical products / parameters.
* Ensure an 8D is raised for each customer complaint.
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Ensure a regular review of 8D's is carried out in conjunction with the Quality Systems Engineer.
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Ensure all Customer Quality Engineer's provide visit reports and update all concession and customer log databases.
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Update of PPM - by customer and Quality Engineer
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Ensure all Debit notes are administered and reclaimed where necessary.
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PPAP and PSW are provided to customers in a timely manner.
* Responsibility for all customer specifications (inspection and laboratory).
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Manage all internal customer visits to employer sites.
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Ensure all customer requirements are met in full.
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Responsible to strengthen the external quality team to establish both performance and cost.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: The ideal applicant will have excellent verbal and written English language skills and additionally a foreign language skill (French, German, Eastern European) will be viewed very positively. In addition IT literacy is important (Microsoft) as is an understanding of Six Sigma methodologies and problem solving coaching skills. (8D 5why etc.). My client would welcome candidate's with an automotive background. A relevant, formal qualification will also strengthen your application, however candidates with relevant experience in a similar role are invited to apply. The client is an impressive organisation with multiple sites worldwide.
Keywords: Quality, PPAP, SIx Sigma, Automotive, "Quality Assurance"
Role: Process Engineer - Blow Moulding
Job Reference: RM 136
Location: South Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield , Halifax , Shipley, Huddersfield
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£28,000 depending on Skills & Experience
Our client a leading manufacturer of FMCG based in the North of the country, due to recent expansion they are looking to recruit a Process Engineer to join their existing team.
The successful candidate will hold a recognised engineering qualification and have experience of working within a Blow Moulding environment.
You will be working a 4on 4off Continental shift pattern
Keywords: Blow Moulding, FMCG, Process Engineering
Role: Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
Job Reference: RM 143
Location: North West , Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Liverpool, Warrington , Widnes ,
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£30,000
Duties: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working a 12 hour continental shift pattern you will be responsible for the following:
* Repair and maintain all machines and equipment to the company and equipment suppliers standard.
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Work as a team on all tasks.
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Use own initiative on all tasks undertaken.
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Maintain a safe working environment and high safety standards at all times.
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Undertake mechanical as well as electrical repairs.
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Work to all procedures, S.O.P's and work instructions.
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Work with to all regulations governing electrical work.
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Liaise with other departments on all maintenance issues.
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Assist in implementing all Continuous Improvement plans and projects.
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Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
* Record all work undertaken on the maintenance management system
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Compile comprehensive reports on breakdowns.
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Operate the preventative maintenance system
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Use of overhead crane.
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Assist Maintenance department as required
Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent or hold a recognized electrical engineering apprenticeship and have experience of working within a fast moving injection moulding environment. In addition the candidate will ideally be able to work on PLC controlled machinery and have the commitment to undertake multi-skilled work as and when required.
Keywords: 16th edition, Electrical Maintenance, Automotive, Injection Moulding
Role: Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias
Job Reference: RM 144
Location: North West , Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Liverpool, Warrington , Widnes
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£30,000
Duties: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working a 12 hour continental shift pattern you will be responsible for the following:
* Repair and maintain all machines and equipment to the company and equipment suppliers standard.
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Work as a team on all tasks.
* Use own initiative on all tasks undertaken.
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Maintain a safe working environment and high safety standards at all times.
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Undertake mechanical as well as electrical repairs.
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Work to all procedures, S.O.P's and work instructions.
* Work with to all regulations governing electrical work.
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Liaise with other departments on all maintenance issues.
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Assist in implementing all Continuous Improvement plans and projects.
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Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
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Record all work undertaken on the maintenance management system
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Compile comprehensive reports on breakdowns.
* Operate the preventative maintenance system
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Use of overhead crane.
* Assist Maintenance department as required
Skills & Experince:
* Completed recognised apprenticeship in a Mechanical Maintenance discipline.
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Minimum City & Guilds qualification preferred HNC.
* Ability to work on PLC controlled equipment.
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Commitment to undertake Multi-skilled work is essential
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Experience of working on electrical systems is desirable.
* Training in Hydraulic & Pneumatics is essential.
* Experience of Injection Moulding Machines is desirable.
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Ability to use Arc, MIG and TIG welding equipment is desirable.
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Computer Literate.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Crane & Lifting and Slinging training is essential.
* F.L.T. license is desirable
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Able to work on own initiative, with minimal supervision.
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Training in Health and Safety, C.O.S.H.H. desirable.
Keywords: Mechanical Maintenance, Automotive, Injection Moulding, MIG, TIG
Role: Toolmaker
Job Reference: RM 145
Location: North West , Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Liverpool, Warrington , Widnes
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£26,000 depending on experience
Duties: Reporting to the Tool Maintenance Supervisor and working a 12 hour continental shift pattern you will be responsible for the following:
* Service & maintain current moulding production tools
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Conduct PPM routines in line with identified requirements
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Close liaison with moulding and maintenance department regarding manufacturing and maintenance requirements
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Safe operation of gantry cranes and other lifting equipment to handle tooling
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Loading and unloading tooling on vehicles for transport
* Any other duties as required.
Skills & Experince:
* Background in working with large tooling (die casting / moulding / press tools)
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Fitting experience (setting & adjusting tolerances; filing; machining; polishing; stoning, hydraulics (cylinders & pipework)
* Experience in maintenance or tooling maintenance
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Fault finding on tools - identifying issues and possible solutions
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Operation of basic tooling equipment (lathe, Miller, band saw)
* Operation of overhead gantry crane (50 ton) including slinging and moving of large tooling equipment
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Appreciation of "A" surface products and the impact of tooling upon these
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H&S knowledge and experience
* Apprentice trained or similar in related discipline
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Good level of literacy and numeracy to read, record and measure data relating to the tooling
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Computer Literate
Keywords: Toolmaking, Injection Moulding, Press Tools, Automotive
Role: Sales Engineer
Job Reference: RM 148
Location: West Midlands
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£40,000 OTE plus a fully expensed company car and Contributory Healthcare
Duties: Reporting to the Sales Director you will be responsible for achieving agreed sales targets within your designated region and participate in the development of the client in the UK and Global automation markets
Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in an engineering discipline and ideally have industrial application knowledge, particularly with regard to factory automation. Knowledge of sensors, sensing technology and safety for factory automation would be a distinct advantage. In addition you will be an excellent account manager and have a proven track record of B2B sales within an engineering environment
Keywords: Sales, Automation, Capital Equipment, Automotive, Packaging
Role: Sales Engineer
Job Reference: RM 149
Location: East Midlands
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£40,000 OTE plus a fully expensed company car and Contributory Healthcare
Duties: Reporting to the Sales Director you will be responsible for achieving agreed sales targets within your designated region and participate in the development of the client in the UK and Global automation markets
Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will be educated to HNC level or equivalent in an engineering discipline and ideally have industrial application knowledge, particularly with regard to factory automation. Knowledge of sensors, sensing technology and safety for factory automation would be a distinct advantage. In addition you will be an excellent account manager and have a proven track record of B2B sales within an engineering environment
Keywords: Sales, Automation, Capital Equipment, Automotive, Packaging
Role: Toolmaker
Job Reference: RM 150
Location: Midlands, East Midlands, Nottingham, Mansfield , Leicester, Newark
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£22,000
Duties: Reporting to the Tool Room Manager and working a permanent day's shift you will be responsible for the manufacture of new plastic injection moulds and tooling in line with production and customer requirements and to support business objectives.
Key Tasks:
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Produce new tools, moulds and hot plate welding jigs in line with project and business objectives.
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Test and confirm electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation of tools before return to production
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Maintain the highest standard of workmanship at all times.
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Record all relevant data pertaining to tooling and record onto the Toolroom database
* Have an active involvement in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives
* Ensure that housekeeping within the area is maintained in a satisfactory condition.
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Ensure a safe working environment exists for self and colleagues.
Skills & Experience: An apprentice-served Toolmaker, preferably with an ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, ideally with a proven track record of manufacturing injection mould tools.
Salary: c£22,000 depending on experience
Keywords: Injection Moulding, Tooling, Toolmaking, New Tools
Role: Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
Job Reference: RM 152
Location: Cheshire , North West , Runcorn, Chester , Widnes, Warrington , Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£35,000
Duties: Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager you will be responsible for identifying and implementing the requirements of process equipment and systems to meet the business plans to approved budgets and all regulatory standards. In addition you will be expected to asses current process equipment and identify and implement improvements to reduce costs, improve reliability and reduce risk of product rejects to provide cost reduction.
Skills & Experience: The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemical engineering ideally with at least 2 years post grad experience in a pharmaceutical or hygienic product manufacturing industry. In addition you will be able to demonstrate a good technical ability towards problem solving and team working skills and have a proven track record of working on own initiative within a highly regulated environment. Knowledge of AutoCAD would be a distinct advantage
Role: Production Shift Manager
Job Reference: NG067
Location: North, Borders, Scotland
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Days Salary: c£32,000+ plus incentives and relocation
Our client is situated in beautiful, rolling countryside in an area of the UK where house prices and the general cost of living is very affordable,
crime is virtually non-existent and the pace of life if far slower that the hustle and bustle of cities and built up areas. This is an ideal move for someone wanting something more rural.
Environment:
The site is a busy production facility housing some 33 lines producing a mass consumer product. Staffed by approximately 200 staff (general and technical) and working on a 3 shift basis (Monday-Friday). Each comprises of c35 Operators plus technical staffing. Injection Moulding machinery consists of Sandretto and BMB and automated machinery including Sepro robots.
Responsibilities:
The role of Production Shift Manager will incorporate numerous areas of relevance including:
• The training and development of Shift Managers who are responsible for managing each shift.
• Dealing with production planning and out put
• Production trouble shooting
• Ongoing training and development of team
Person Requirements:
• A sound understanding and experience of managing a busy production environment.
• Solid man management skills
• Experience of modern production processes including lean and waste management.
• The ability to continuously improve.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• A good understanding/experience of injection moulding
Remuneration:
Our client is offering a competitive salary (c£32,000) plus bonus incentives and relocation assistance.
Role: Setter/Technician
Job Reference: RM0122
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£22,000-£24,000+ depending upon experience
Role: PET Technician
Job Reference: NG044
Location: North West , Blackburn
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£22,000
• This position is to join one of five annualized hours teams working in our Injection Stretch Blow Moulding Department operating Nissie ISBM machines.
• This role is a multi skilled role with the individual needing to be able to both run and maintain the machines including doing any necessary breakdowns or tool changes.
• The teams are three man teams that work 12 hour shifts , the system provides full cover for the year and would need to be discussed as it is not a repeating pattern.
• For example in October one team would work 7 days and 5 nights with 19 days off.
• Some of these days/nights will be weekend shifts.
Our client is looking for a time served Engineer or Electrician who has some processing experience either in PET or in Injection Moulding. With at least 5 years experience.
Role: Maintenance Engineer
Job Reference: NG071
Location: Midlands, Leicestershire, Oakham, Lincolnshire , East Lincilnshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£24,000+
• Candidates considered will have served an indentured engineering apprenticeship and be electrically biased with experience working within a high volume manufacturing environment in a maintenance role.
• The successful candidate should be dual skilled.
• A working knowledge of pneumatic systems is required and hydraulics experience would also be of benefit as would basic PLC experience
• Injection or Blow moulding background or experience is also useful.
Role: Process Engineer (Software & Control Systems)
Job Reference: NG086
Location: South West, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£24,000 depending upon experience
Duties :
• Reporting into the Engineering Group Leader the Process Engineer will be responsible for equipment software and control systems associated with the manufacturing areas.
• This will include the monitoring equipment performance by using performance tools such as OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and where problems take action.
• Control and develop equipment software revision and supportive documentation.
• Generate supportive documentation for all software detailing function.
• Plan, design and specify improvements to existing processes to improve productivity and efficiency. Innovate, design and specify new processes to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Advise on control system upgrades Supports the Manufacturing Engineers in the installation of new equipment and the modification of existing equipment.
Skills & Experience :
• Ideally the right candidate will experience working within a related environment (ideally Medical devices) Demonstrated achievement with software and control systems.
• Able to work without supervision demonstrating initiative and innovation.
• Able to generate and modify electrical drawings, preferably using AutoCad.
• Experience of programming and faultfinding PLC and servo controlled equipment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Omron equipment would be advantageous.
Salary : Negotiable depending on experience plus BUPA from day one, Share Scheme, Stakeholder pension with company contribution.
Keywords: Process, Software, Omron, Allen Bradley, O.E.E
Role: Mould Process Engineer (Tooling Bias)
Job Reference: NG089
Location: Midlands, Swindon
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£27,000+
• To take responsibility for one or more aspects of a project and / or be a core team member in the design, development, validation and implementation of new and modified products and process improvement projects.
• To lead smaller projects (e.g. single components etc.) / Sub-projects.
Key Duties to include:
• To provide technical / engineering support / skill to project leaders.
• Perform assigned product / process development activities. Set priorities for self and contribute to team planning.
• Develop an assessment of competitive products, processes or new trends including technology as well as products.
• Develop an overview of relevant technologies and products.
• Ensure compliance with clients quality policies, procedures and practices through appropriate communication, training and educations of sound quality assurance principles.
• Ensure compliance with all local, national, international and clients safety regulations as appropriate
The ideal candidate must have:
• At least 2 years experience within high volume manufacturing environment
• Experience of setting machines and optimising processes
• Proven track record of procuring and installing moulding machines, mould tools and ancillary equipment.
• Design of moulding tools and processes.
Qualifications Required:
• TEC Diploma in an appropriate discipline
• Apprenticeship / NVQ in Tooling / Plastics / Processing / Material Technology
Role: Mould Process Engineer
Job Reference: NG092
Location: North West , Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£27,000
Our client a leading 1st tier automotive component supplier is looking to recruit an Injection Moulding Process Engineer to join their expanding engineering team.
• You will be responsible for continuously developing existing processes and machine improvements while maximising equipment efficiency and minimise downtime.
• In addition you will also be expected to assist in the development of new processes and engineering documents i.e. FMEA, Controls plans etc for continuous improvement
• The successful candidate will be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Production Engineering and ideally a minimum of 3 years experience in a production engineering role within an automotive environment .
Role: Field Service Engineer
Job Reference: NG097
Location: North West , Stockport, Cheshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£30,000 OTE
• Working both on and off site commissioning, servicing and repairing clients machinery. The role will involve travel to site.
• Mechanically biased engineer with electrical knowledge. Experience of hydraulics, pneumatics, high pressure pipework, pumps etc.
Role: Maintenance Engineer
Job Reference: NG103
Location: North East, Hartlepool, Stockton-On-Tees , Middlesborough
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£24,000 depending upon experience
Duties :
• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working as an integral part of the in-house maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring productivity targets are achieved through effective breakdown and Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM) across a busy, high volume injection moulding manufacturing plant.
Skills & Experience:
• As the ideal applicant you will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer having developed your skills within a busy FMCG injection moulding manufacturing environment.
• In addition you will have gained suitable formal qualifications and will have strong hands on practical experience of working on injection moulding machines and associated ancillaries products.
Keywords : Maintenance, Multi-Skilled, PPM, Planned Preventive Maintenance, PLC's, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Injection Moulding
Role: Manufacturing Manager
Job Reference: NG105
Location: Cambridgeshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£30,000-£40,000 depending upon experience (Plus relocation and benefits)
Our client is an international automotive supplier who invests heavily in new technologies and manufacturing operations. Their strategically located manufacturing sites and global partnerships position this company for global growth and exceptional customer response in low cost regions.
At this location our client works with main processes manufacturing parts associated with internal trim.
Role:
Manufacturing / Production Manager
• To manage on a daily basis a busy production facility comprising of circa 100 employees.
The role is broad in outlook but the main areas of working will include:
• Working with an on-site Six Sigma team driving lean manufacturing throughout the production process
• Problem solving Quality and Production issues as they arise
• Working with internal clients to minimise issues that occur
• Looking at plant layout with a view to implementing improvement
Candidate:
• The ideal candidate will have a strong production or manufacturing background within an automotive environment and be fully conversant with modern processes, lean manufacturing and Quality controls.
• Effective communication at all levels with the ability to effectively problem solve is also required.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an international organisation in a part of the country that is cost effective and offers a slower way of life outside of work.
• Our client is offering a salary of between c£30,000-c£40,000 plus relocation assistance.
This is an immediate requirement with our client seeking to hold interviews ASAP.
Role: Injection moulding Setter/Technician
Job Reference: NG108
Location: North West , Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£20,000+ depending upon experience plus benefits
• Ability to set and problem solve a range of plastic injection moulding machines with multi-cavity moulds.
• Ability to work as part of a team within and outside own discipline.
• Ability to achieve results through effective teamwork and communication with all in the business environment.
• A minimum of three years as Production Technician within a high cavitation moulding environment.
• ‘Hands-on' experience in material processing and machine optimisation activities.
• Experience in the promotion and application of all relevant Quality Control, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and requirements.
• Working as part of the Injection Moulding Manufacturing Team, this role will be responsible for all shop floor processing activities for the duration of their shift.
Role: Injection moulding Shift Leader
Job Reference: NG112
Location: South West, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£30,000+ depending upon experience plus benefits
Shift Leader (Injection Moulding)-Working Shift Leader responsible for directing and co-ordinating activities across the Moulding Manufacturing process, covering the full range of products.
Reporting to the Building Two Manufacturing Leader the Shift Leader will be responsible for the attainment of our budgeted volumes, mix, right first time service levels and cost.
The Shift Leader will be responsible for guiding, supporting and developing Operational Team Leaders.
• Responsible for the operational performance of shifts through optimising resources and attainment of production targets in terms of volume, mix, quality, service and cost.
• Working closely with Business Team Planner to develop an effective production schedule, which is understood and clearly communicated to OTL's.
• Working with procurement and production planning to ensure material is available to meet agreed schedule.
• Through OTL's, responsible for all people issues across shift including absence control, discipline and grievance handling. Full support for this will be given through the HR Department as required.
• Responsible for establishing a clear communication policy across shifts by communicating relevant business information to OTL and all associates, delivery of Team Brief and ensuring consistent feedback to Business Team.
• Ensuring an effective shift handover takes place between standard and continuous shift patterns as well as between Shift Leaders.
• Shift Leaders will work closely with OTL's offering guidance, support, direction and training and development, as appropriate,
• Liaising with respective Moulding/Sharps/CCCS Business Team members.
• Responsible for ensuring all safety and GMP standards are adhered to across all shifts.
• Responsible for co-ordinating Manufacturing resources across shift to ensure optimum attainment of targets.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, people management, leadership, and coaching experience.
• Experience in a leadership role in manufacturing is highly desirable
• Ideally, DMS (degree in management studies), NVQ Level 4 or NEBSS qualifications preferred. However, training will be given to attain the appropriate standard required.
Role: Moulding Setter/ Technician
Job Reference: NG114
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£20,000 depending upon experience plus benefits
• To operate all the moulding machines & ancillary equipment, using safe working practices at all times, ensuring personal safety, and the safety of all others.
• Use, and encourage to use, good working practices.
• Understand specific safety requirements and carry out the required moulding machine safety checks, at the required intervals.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, when the situation requires it.
• Understand the injection moulding machine and associated equipment.
• To maintain the operation of all moulding machines to achieve:
Minimum scrap
Maximum cycle efficiency
Maximum machine utilisation
Minimum impounds
• To carry out tool changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• To carry out colour changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Tool tri out when required
Role: Moulding Setter/ Technician
Job Reference: NG117
Location: Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Mansfield , Lincolnshire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£24,000 depending upon experience plus benefits
• To operate all the moulding machines & ancillary equipment, using safe working practices at all times, ensuring personal safety, and the safety of all others.
• Use, and encourage to use, good working practices.
• Understand specific safety requirements and carry out the required moulding machine safety checks, at the required intervals.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, when the situation requires it.
• Understand the injection moulding machine and associated equipment.
• To maintain the operation of all moulding machines to achieve:
Minimum scrap
Maximum cycle efficiency
Maximum machine utilisation
Minimum impounds
• To carry out tool changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• To carry out colour changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Tool tri out when required
Role: Moulding Setter/ Technician
Job Reference: NG118
Location: Leicestershire, Oakham
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£24,000 depending upon experience plus benefits
• To operate all the moulding machines & ancillary equipment, using safe working practices at all times, ensuring personal safety, and the safety of all others.
• Use, and encourage to use, good working practices.
• Understand specific safety requirements and carry out the required moulding machine safety checks, at the required intervals.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, when the situation requires it.
• Understand the injection moulding machine and associated equipment.
• To maintain the operation of all moulding machines to achieve:
Minimum scrap
Maximum cycle efficiency
Maximum machine utilisation
Minimum impounds
• To carry out tool changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• To carry out colour changes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that materials & masterbatches are kept topped up and that hoppers & bins are kept covered at all times.
• To maintain all production equipment, in a clean and hygienic state.
• Ensure that the condition card system is adhered to, in conjunction with current procedures.
• To ensure all products are manufactured to our quality and hygiene system requirements.
• Be able to identify quality issues and logically carry out troubleshooting techniques.
• Understand the function of the processing parameters and how they affect quality and output.
• Report clearly any production problems to the appropriate person, and contribute remedial actions.
• To record and communicate information regarding production issues to other shifts etc, as requested.
• To maintain the moulding department to a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Perform any reasonable task allocated to you (in conjunction with the company) with good grace and to the best of your ability.
• At all times, to act in the best interests of the company and conduct yourself accordingly.
Person Specification
• Strong mechanical engineering background
• Specialist injection moulding training
• Minimum of three years experience within an injection moulding environment
• Ability to solve and trouble shoot problems as they arise
• Ideally qualified to use hoists/lifting equipment
Role: Moulding Technician
Job Reference: NG121
Location: South West, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£26,000 depending upon experience plus benefits
GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the shift Technical Team Leader – Injection Moulding and working as part of the Injection Moulding Manufacturing Team, the Production Technician will be responsible for all shop floor processing activities for the duration of their shift. Will report to the Technical Team Leader on the processing status of all new and existing manufacturing processing and ancillary equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under the direction of the Technical Team Leader implements all activities to maximise equipment efficiency in order to meet the manufacturing plan and budgeted equipment expectations.
• Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards.
• Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.
• Ensures that all equipment process changes reflect the requirements for machine optimisation whilst maintaining recognised product quality standards.
• Actively participates in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.
• Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Works closely with Operational and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement in all areas of the injection moulding business.
• Facilitate regular manufacturing team meetings and participate in project teams as required.
• Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.
CAPABILITIES
• Ability to set and problem solve a range of plastic injection moulding machines with multi-cavity moulds.
• Ability to work as part of a team within and outside own discipline.
• Ability to achieve results through effective teamwork and communication with all in the business environment.
• A minimum of three years as Production Technician within a high cavitation moulding environment.
• ‘Hands-on' experience in material processing and machine optimisation activities.
• Experience in the promotion and application of all relevant Quality Control, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and requirements.
EXPERIENCE
• Served an apprenticeship in City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Preferably HNC qualified or a recognized qualification in Injection Moulding or Mechanical ngineering.
Role: Manufacturing Manager
Job Reference: RM051
Location: Hampshire, Winchester , Basingstoke, Alton , Farnham, Bracknell
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£30,000 depending upon experience plus benefits
Overall Scope
• You will be working closely with the Sales, Technical, and Engineering departments to ensure manufacturing functions are carried out efficiently so that customers are well served, to include efficient manning, enhancement of product quality, and optimum process efficiency.
• A primary objective is to achieve World Class Manufacturing and to embrace and apply the principles of Operational Excellence 5s and Lean Manufacturing
Specific Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the efficient running of the manufacturing plant and equipment employed by the Company.
• Responsible for the planning and efficient use of time, labour and materials.
• Responsible for The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).
• Responsible for the Quality, Safety and Training Co-ordinator.
• Responsible for the Goods In, Materials & Warehouse Controller and Stores & Yard Hand.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness and tidiness of the site to encompass all the principles of 5S, as well as overall site security.
• Close liaison with Engineering for maintenance and engineering works.
• Responsible for developing and optimising standard operating procedures and Work Instructions for the manufacturing process and quality inspection.
• Responsible for effective quality inspection and reporting procedures.
• Provide an effective well structured reporting system for manufacturing.
• Involvement in the maintenance and ongoing development of the MRP system.
• Process and evaluate raw material consumptions against theoretical and analysis of variances.
• Manage and maintain the department in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000 QMS procedures.
• Responsible for completing and updating department employee training records.
The Successful candidate will be educated to degree level in either a material, manufacturing, engineering or science discipline or equivalent and have a proven background in manufacturing and personnel management skills in addition you will also have a background in quality management.
Salary: c£30,000 plus Pension and excellent Healthcare Scheme
Keywords: Manufacturing, Production, Plastics, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizan, 5S
Role: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Job Reference: RM116
Location: Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£27,000 depending upon experience
Our Client a leading Automotive Component Manufacturer is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their expanding organisation.
Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager you will be responsible for providing the means of production to ensure the company manufacture a quality product in accordance with the customer requirements and time schedules.
Key duties will include:
• By simultaneous engineering with Design, Plastic Engineering, Quality & Production, assist in the compilation of: -
Designs for new products that optimise quality and cost.
Design & Process FMEA's, and Process Control Plans.
• With Production & Quality Engineers establish methods of manufacture and assembly that ensure all relevant points raised by the Process FMEA are addressed, and that controls are in line with those established in the Control Plan.
• Ensure through a process of continuous improvement, involving all Production personnel that assembly processes, cost of poor quality, work place layout, and workflow are continually optimised.
• With Supervision, carry out comprehensive risk assessments on all new/existing processes, and ensure that any actions arising from assessments are promptly closed out.
• With Production Supervisors, establish preventative maintenance plans/routines for new and existing methods, in line with the Company's Quality Assurance procedures.
• Ensure that routine maintenance and breakdowns, are carried out, and recorded in the Company PM system.
• With Quality Engineering, and Supervision ensure that new equipment and assembly lines are accepted by Production in line with the Companies quality procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure that duties performed by individuals, specifically Maintenance Technicians, are carried out in line with the Company's Quality Assurance procedures, as defined in the Company Quality Manuals.
• Assist in the training of employees, specifically Maintenance Technicians, on technical matters appertaining to shop floor tooling, equipment or systems.
• Carry out any specific task or project that may be delegated by the Production Management.
Role: Quality Engineer
Job Reference: RM119
Location: North West , Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£35,000 depending upon experience
Our client a leading Automotive component manufacturer is seeking to recruit an experienced Quality Engineer to join their expanding Quality Dept..
Your main responsibilities will be as follows:
• To act as the Voice of the Customer in all matters relating to ongoing quality, setting internal standards
• To closely monitor the entire plant adherence to systems and improve on those systems
• Work closely and positively with OEM's STA Engineer
• Develop a detailed knowledge of all products manufactured within the business and supplier base
• Analysis of customer returns, rectifying any problems and corrective action
• Utilisation of quality tools and techniques across supplier, internal and customer base to bring issues to satisfactory resolution - follow up reporting to implement corrective and preventative action
• Supporting APQP process
• Facilitation of system improvements enabling efficient and effective production of parts
The Successful candidate will be educated to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent and have a background in QS9000 and/or TS16949 including internal auditing, experience of plastic moulding and associated assembly processes would be a distinct advantage but not essential as well as experience of automotive quality tools, techniques and systems such as JIT, PPAP, 5Y, 8Ds and SPC.
In addition you will be expected to have the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision and have the ability to form effective working relationships with external/internal customers and suppliers.
Role: Mould Shop Shift Manager
Job Reference: RM090
Location: North West , Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Full Time
Salary: c£35,000-£39,000+ depending upon experience
Our client a leading 1st tier automotive component supplier is looking to recruit a Mouldshop Shift Manager to join their management team. You will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day efficiency of operations for your designated shift including:
• Resource planning, materials management, execution and delivery of production schedule/customer requirements
• Achievement of business targets and objectives through KPIs and QOS processes
• Ensure adherence to, and development of, current and future quality standards
• Effective communications to all levels in regard to daily plan, targets/objectives, CIP, HSE and other related information necessary in support of the effective and efficient operations of the shift
• People management including selection, development, team building and performance management.
• Foster a strong team dynamic
• Adherence to any and all health, safety and environmental requirements including tracking of PMs, system monitoring and reporting, housekeeping
• Review budgets and participate in department business planning activities as required
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate same to team and department/CI management
• Undertaking key CI projects in support of the business
The successful candidate will be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent in Manufacturing Management or relevant discipline/experience and be conversant with Modern Manufacturing Techniques especially Lean.
In addition you will have 5-7 years progressive management experience within a manufacturing environment preferably automotive with a good understanding of moulding, knowledge of QS9000 & TS16949 is essential
We
are always looking for the following :
Production
Planners
Mould
Tool Designers
Product
Designers
R
& D Engineers and Managers
Toolmakers
Toolroom Engineers
and Managers
Maintenance
Engineers and Managers
Sales
Engineers and Managers
Works
Engineers
Production
Managers and Shift Supervisors
Cell
Leaders
Production
/ Industrial Engineers
Mould
Shop Managers
Setters
and Setter Technicians
Quality
Engineers and Managers
Quality
Control and Inspection
Project
Engineers and Managers
Buyers
and Purchasing Managers
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