Production Engineer

Bretton, County of Flintshire

9 months ago

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Carbon60 are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join a client of ours based in Broughton. This position is on a 6 month contract.

Our client is at the forefront of innovating new technologies, with a pioneering spirit that has redefined the aerospace industry. For this role we can offer either PAYE or Umbrella hourly rates.

Responsibilities:

Main interface ME team between the Plant and the Suppliers regarding activities on Series Programmes.
Transfer of Work - support the supplier selection and subsequent industrialisation, via due business process.
Plant Disruption - lead or support technical abnormalities that are causing disruption in plant or continued supply to contain and correct that issue.
Design / Manufacturing changes - proactive engagement in the Continuous Product Development processes, applying ME expertise in concurrent engineering and industrialisation aspects
Cost Down - Individually or as part of an MFT proactively understand and influence cost drivers of a particular product or work package - such that opportunities for cost down can be qualified and quantified.
Engage with ME MFT representative and others, such that all commercial and contractual implications are properly considered within the Procurement environment.
Ensure integration, architecture and engagement of the wider business network within ME or other areas - to proactively manage risks and opportunities in an efficient and effective manner.
Seek continuous improvement to suppliers ME capability be that product or process, standardising and harmonising across the business, whilst clearly demonstrating bottom line / value adding orientation.
Required Skills:

Experience in a large manufacturing setting
Experience working to meet regulatory requirements and constraints.
Project management
Communication skills
Autonomy, adaptability, and pro activityIf you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please contact Shelby Agius on or (phone number removed).

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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