Do you know your capacity planning from your forecasting? Would you like to be an integral part of an engineering company that have many different customer projects that need a strategic approach to ensure customer satisfaction? MPLOY are seeking an experienced planning all-rounder with manufacturing experience who can ensure that the company provide realistic expectations to their customers, and can plan for their ever growing new sales requirements. You ll be working as part of a team of circa 40 people at a busy SME that has been established for 20 years. They manufacture and refurbish industrial machinery for all types of different industries, meaning you will have variety in your workload, and lots of interesting projects to plan for and help deliver. You ll need to plan and schedule materials, co-ordinate and expedite material flow ensuring collaboration with business stakeholders to enhance processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. This will lead to achievement of On-Time Delivery (OTD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Inventory targets. You ll need to enhance forecasting, and develop capacity planning strategies to ensure materials are available to satisfy the production schedule, including plenty of NPI Your expertise and planning work will ensure customer satisfaction reference lead times and delivery, while your stock management plans will support growth and prevent slow moving inventory. To be considered for this role, you ll need to display the following attributes: Supply chain experience MRP production planning, raw materials, production, and logistics. Communication skills -to enable effective negotiation and analysis of various situations/data Experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. Lean/JIT and/or Six-sigma experience, including root cause problem-solving. In return for your expertise and hard work you ll receive a good salary, access to an employee healthcare cash plan (WPA) with discounted membership for immediate family, plus access to discounted membership at selected health clubs/gyms. Working hours are Mon-Thu 07 30 (half hour lunch) and Fri: 07 30 (no lunch) 39 hours per week. Apply today every application receives a response
30/04/2024
Full time
Do you know your capacity planning from your forecasting? Would you like to be an integral part of an engineering company that have many different customer projects that need a strategic approach to ensure customer satisfaction? MPLOY are seeking an experienced planning all-rounder with manufacturing experience who can ensure that the company provide realistic expectations to their customers, and can plan for their ever growing new sales requirements. You ll be working as part of a team of circa 40 people at a busy SME that has been established for 20 years. They manufacture and refurbish industrial machinery for all types of different industries, meaning you will have variety in your workload, and lots of interesting projects to plan for and help deliver. You ll need to plan and schedule materials, co-ordinate and expedite material flow ensuring collaboration with business stakeholders to enhance processes, and ensure customer satisfaction. This will lead to achievement of On-Time Delivery (OTD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Inventory targets. You ll need to enhance forecasting, and develop capacity planning strategies to ensure materials are available to satisfy the production schedule, including plenty of NPI Your expertise and planning work will ensure customer satisfaction reference lead times and delivery, while your stock management plans will support growth and prevent slow moving inventory. To be considered for this role, you ll need to display the following attributes: Supply chain experience MRP production planning, raw materials, production, and logistics. Communication skills -to enable effective negotiation and analysis of various situations/data Experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. Lean/JIT and/or Six-sigma experience, including root cause problem-solving. In return for your expertise and hard work you ll receive a good salary, access to an employee healthcare cash plan (WPA) with discounted membership for immediate family, plus access to discounted membership at selected health clubs/gyms. Working hours are Mon-Thu 07 30 (half hour lunch) and Fri: 07 30 (no lunch) 39 hours per week. Apply today every application receives a response
CNC MILLER SETTER OPERATOR REPORTING TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER Due to my client's continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Miller Setter Operator to support Production. My client is relied upon by many of the world's top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, my client can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. At my client, we believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Setting and operating milling machines to required tolerance Use of manual measuring equipment Tool setting on CNC Machines Programme proving of new products as and when required. Actively provide details of changes to correct/improve programs that go towards improving machining performance Loading and unloading parts onto machines Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift Use of Fanuc controls Tapping and Deburring where required Help and assist other members of the milling cell when required Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions Actively participate in the [COMPANY] Think Smart/Safe programme Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required Any additional tasks required THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Attention to detail Initiative Can-do attitude Confidentiality Customer Service Focus Team player EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE REQUIRED: 3-5 Years relevant production experience Experience of Milling Operations Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours High attention to detail Required to work overtime in line with company needs DESIRABLE: Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment Have previously run Matsuura 3-4-5 axis milling machines or similar Minor Fanuc programme editing Excellent communication skills Good time management
29/04/2024
Full time
CNC MILLER SETTER OPERATOR REPORTING TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER Due to my client's continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Miller Setter Operator to support Production. My client is relied upon by many of the world's top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, my client can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. At my client, we believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Setting and operating milling machines to required tolerance Use of manual measuring equipment Tool setting on CNC Machines Programme proving of new products as and when required. Actively provide details of changes to correct/improve programs that go towards improving machining performance Loading and unloading parts onto machines Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift Use of Fanuc controls Tapping and Deburring where required Help and assist other members of the milling cell when required Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions Actively participate in the [COMPANY] Think Smart/Safe programme Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required Any additional tasks required THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Attention to detail Initiative Can-do attitude Confidentiality Customer Service Focus Team player EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE REQUIRED: 3-5 Years relevant production experience Experience of Milling Operations Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours High attention to detail Required to work overtime in line with company needs DESIRABLE: Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment Have previously run Matsuura 3-4-5 axis milling machines or similar Minor Fanuc programme editing Excellent communication skills Good time management
Job Title: CNC Grinder Setter Operator Department: Production Reporting to: Production Supervisor Due to their continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Grinder Setter Operator to support Production. Our client is relied upon by many of the world's top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, they can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. We believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product. Duties and responsibilities include: Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Use of manual measuring equipment Produce programmes on the machine as and when new products arrive Loading and unloading parts onto machines Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift Machines include: Jones & Shipman 1300X, Studer S40, Studer S145, Jones & Shipman Techmaster 634 surface grinder Actively provide details of changes to correct/improve production of parts towards improving machining performance Help and assist other members of the grinding cell when required Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions Actively participate in the Think Smart/Safe programme Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required Any additional tasks required The ideal candidate must have/skills required: Attention to detail Initiative Can-do attitude Confidentiality Customer Service Focus Team player Experience in the following areas will be required: 3-5 Years relevant production experience Experience of Grinding Operations Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours High attention to detail Required to work overtime in line with company needs Desirable: Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment Writing & editing CNC Grinding programs. Excellent communication skills Good time management
29/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: CNC Grinder Setter Operator Department: Production Reporting to: Production Supervisor Due to their continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport and future automotive, we are looking to recruit a CNC Grinder Setter Operator to support Production. Our client is relied upon by many of the world's top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, they can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. We believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product. Duties and responsibilities include: Cleanliness of work station and maintenance of machines while during and at the end of their shift in line with company TPM Schedule Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Use of manual measuring equipment Produce programmes on the machine as and when new products arrive Loading and unloading parts onto machines Maintain notes (machine log book) on current process identifying any issues for following shift Machines include: Jones & Shipman 1300X, Studer S40, Studer S145, Jones & Shipman Techmaster 634 surface grinder Actively provide details of changes to correct/improve production of parts towards improving machining performance Help and assist other members of the grinding cell when required Following daily work to do lists to follow the production schedule issued by Team Leader Take care not to cause harm to yourself, a colleague, visitors, customers or contractors Adhere to all quality, Health and Safety and environmental policies, manuals, objectives, process, procedures and work instructions Actively participate in the Think Smart/Safe programme Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) - be accountable for notifying Health and Safety when in need of replacements Liaising with production engineering, design and inspection as and when required Any additional tasks required The ideal candidate must have/skills required: Attention to detail Initiative Can-do attitude Confidentiality Customer Service Focus Team player Experience in the following areas will be required: 3-5 Years relevant production experience Experience of Grinding Operations Willing to work shifts and unsociable hours High attention to detail Required to work overtime in line with company needs Desirable: Experience of a high-quality Manufacturing environment Writing & editing CNC Grinding programs. Excellent communication skills Good time management
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Plymouth Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview Responsible for all manufacturing processes, lean improvements, cost reduction, technical capability enhancement, process development, new production introduction delivering outputs in line with the business objectives on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. To execute site support activities and provide maintenance of all relevant operational equipment to ensure longevity and availability. Key Responsibilities Working closely alongside production operations to ensure the startup/shut down and continual running of all manufacturing processes. Establish & maintain standard processes within the validated process window plus optimisation of the technical performance for all manufacturing elements. Investigate and resolve issues related to the technical performance Optimize and deliver continuous improvement on existing manufacturing processes. Assist R&D with the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing. Development of new standard processes and ensure optimal implementation into manufacturing supported with initial procedures, training and coaching of manufacturing. Collaborate with Group Engineering to execute or support assigned capital expenditure projects. Maintain all production equipment to the defined schedule and provide maintenance of the whole site requirements including, fire system testing/training, legionella checks, calibration, and contractor control. Qualifications Current experience in production environment support role (or 5 years min). Experience of developing and/or testing a process within a clean room manufacturing environment. Good understanding of Lean Principles (5S/VSM/Kaizen). Minimum of HNC level qualification in mechanical, electronic, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or similar. Experience in process and product validation (sterile packaging according to ISO 11607 would be advantageous). Understanding of a quality management system (ISO13485/FDA) and medical device manufacturing advantageous. Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Effective time management with the ability to set priorities. Good written and spoken English. Salary & Benefits Up to £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV. Please include "Continuous Improvement Lead" in the subject line
25/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Plymouth Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview Responsible for all manufacturing processes, lean improvements, cost reduction, technical capability enhancement, process development, new production introduction delivering outputs in line with the business objectives on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. To execute site support activities and provide maintenance of all relevant operational equipment to ensure longevity and availability. Key Responsibilities Working closely alongside production operations to ensure the startup/shut down and continual running of all manufacturing processes. Establish & maintain standard processes within the validated process window plus optimisation of the technical performance for all manufacturing elements. Investigate and resolve issues related to the technical performance Optimize and deliver continuous improvement on existing manufacturing processes. Assist R&D with the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing. Development of new standard processes and ensure optimal implementation into manufacturing supported with initial procedures, training and coaching of manufacturing. Collaborate with Group Engineering to execute or support assigned capital expenditure projects. Maintain all production equipment to the defined schedule and provide maintenance of the whole site requirements including, fire system testing/training, legionella checks, calibration, and contractor control. Qualifications Current experience in production environment support role (or 5 years min). Experience of developing and/or testing a process within a clean room manufacturing environment. Good understanding of Lean Principles (5S/VSM/Kaizen). Minimum of HNC level qualification in mechanical, electronic, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or similar. Experience in process and product validation (sterile packaging according to ISO 11607 would be advantageous). Understanding of a quality management system (ISO13485/FDA) and medical device manufacturing advantageous. Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Effective time management with the ability to set priorities. Good written and spoken English. Salary & Benefits Up to £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV. Please include "Continuous Improvement Lead" in the subject line
Production Engineering defines how the product will be manufactured by the production teams including the design packaging enabling the right quantity of components/product are delivered to support the speed of the production process. The department also reviews efficiencies and eliminates waste within the manufacturing process ensuring delivery of high quality products to clearly defined standards. Key areas of responsibility for the role includes: Responsible for increasing manufacturing productivity by an agreed % per annum in line with Site targets Responsible for supporting operations on daily issues Responsible for leading Capex projects from justification through specification, procurement and validation Lead/attend engineering/technical review meetings and present work status and provide feedback where required To work closely with the Quality Engineers to improve equipment capability in line with site specific targets Assess the manufacturing requirements associated with a product, compare to existing capabilities and make recommendations for development The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: A HNC or HND qualification or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent Previous proven experience in a production manufacturing environment Previous experience within a production environment in a Manufacturing Engineering role Previous experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including, but not limited to; value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC Experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment Experience in project delivery and problem solving Experience of operating within a strong H&S Culture
25/04/2024
Full time
Production Engineering defines how the product will be manufactured by the production teams including the design packaging enabling the right quantity of components/product are delivered to support the speed of the production process. The department also reviews efficiencies and eliminates waste within the manufacturing process ensuring delivery of high quality products to clearly defined standards. Key areas of responsibility for the role includes: Responsible for increasing manufacturing productivity by an agreed % per annum in line with Site targets Responsible for supporting operations on daily issues Responsible for leading Capex projects from justification through specification, procurement and validation Lead/attend engineering/technical review meetings and present work status and provide feedback where required To work closely with the Quality Engineers to improve equipment capability in line with site specific targets Assess the manufacturing requirements associated with a product, compare to existing capabilities and make recommendations for development The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: A HNC or HND qualification or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent Previous proven experience in a production manufacturing environment Previous experience within a production environment in a Manufacturing Engineering role Previous experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including, but not limited to; value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC Experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment Experience in project delivery and problem solving Experience of operating within a strong H&S Culture
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Durham, County Durham
Responsibilities: Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing/Fabrication/Paint/Assembly Projects. Assisting in developing department capital and expense budgets as well as maintaining the department capital forecast. - Administering the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build. Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices. Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns. Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost- effective systems and processes to produce quality products. Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat treat, welding, painting and/or chemical processes and equipment. Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application. Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area. Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations. Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures. Desirable: University technical master's degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. Able to build strong relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders. Lean manufacturing training and qualifications CE/PUWER Qualifications Safety/Ergonomic Qualifications Safety NEBOSH/IOSH Qualification and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience, a positive attitude and commitment towards Safety Leadership Experience and Qualifications APQP/PPAP Experience and Qualifications
25/04/2024
Full time
Responsibilities: Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing/Fabrication/Paint/Assembly Projects. Assisting in developing department capital and expense budgets as well as maintaining the department capital forecast. - Administering the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build. Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices. Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns. Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost- effective systems and processes to produce quality products. Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat treat, welding, painting and/or chemical processes and equipment. Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application. Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area. Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations. Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures. Desirable: University technical master's degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background. Able to build strong relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders. Lean manufacturing training and qualifications CE/PUWER Qualifications Safety/Ergonomic Qualifications Safety NEBOSH/IOSH Qualification and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience, a positive attitude and commitment towards Safety Leadership Experience and Qualifications APQP/PPAP Experience and Qualifications