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Facilities Engineer BIW

Solihull
3 weeks ago
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Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Facilities Engineer BIW - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Solihull - 6 Months (potential for renewal)

Role:
This role will support our client's global manufacturing strategy and deliver world class facility solutions through product implementation programmes, technology innovation and legacy facility improvement projects. T&PPG/BIW/Paint Facilities Conveyor Team are responsible for introduction of new facilities, materials product lines and new/ current vehicle freshening programs into our client's Solihull site.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Assess feasibility of new facilities and processes, development and management of projects for cost, quality and timing
  • Support the area by providing the required capability and capacity at client facilities and supporting equipment, aligned to the programme milestones, launch plans and production requirements.
  • Complete feasibility and cost evaluations for proposed new or modified facilities and processes define robust delivery plans with minimised disruption to operations.
  • Develop engineering solutions that are suited to the capabilities of appropriate facility and its associated process characteristics as directed.
  • Develop robust/lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or process/operational efficiency improvements.
  • Manage Contractors in strict accordance with the client's Control of Contractors procedures.
  • Manage, maintain and develop all Health, Safety and Operational Risk Management processes and site-specific processes and systems at the area.
  • Contribute to the on-going Environmental Innovation and Reporting (Energy, Water, Waste) compliance with client standards.
  • Co-ordinate the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines to deliver programs & facility projects to cost targets and timing.
  • Provide a Manufacturing Engineering support role to Plant personnel as a member of cross-functional teams for problem solving and continuous improvement activities with regard to Safety, Quality & Cost
  • Be responsible for management of facility documentation on the projects they work on in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting TS, ISO, SHARP, LQOS & FPS internal and external audits.
  • Lead & partake in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams through all project phases ensuring company procurement procedures are met & adhered to.
  • Track project based KPI's & make ready for report out to departmental manager on a weekly basis.
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

    Skills / Experience:
  • A sound engineering and manufacturing background with previous experience in Automotive Facilities Development and Engineering.
  • Proven experience and understanding of process conveyor technologies.
  • Experience of reliability and maintainability principals and an understanding of the environmental impacts of engineering solutions.
  • Degree qualified or equivalent Engineering experience preferred.
  • Ability to control & Manage suppliers (both Material & Equipment).
  • Ability to control & manage project budgets.
  • Have a working knowledge of the application of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
  • Have the ability to work unsupervised (at times) to a set of objectives & targets.
  • Must be flexible with regard to working hours as role requires after hours, weekend & Shut-down working delivering objectives & targets.
  • Experience of delivering both operational and strategic transactional and Facilities Management solutions across an array of engineering sites, buildings and customer types.
  • Experience within the Facilities development across a variety of industries and geographies.
  • Contract and performance management experience.
  • Good working knowledge of CDM regulations.
  • Have previous experience of Supplier selection and tender management.
  • Have a working knowledge of electrical control systems employed with automated equipment & conveyor equipment.

    Additional Information:
    This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
    The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
    Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors

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