Job Title: Methods Engineer
Department: Continuous Improvement
Location: Burton Upon Trent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Overview: We are looking for an engineer to join our team and support our continuous improvement efforts.
Job Purpose: The Methods Engineer will work to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure effective production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive safety culture and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with the engineering team on new product introductions.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing practices and safe work methods.
- Lead improvement projects and present findings.
- Evaluate drawings, models, and designs for production.
- Resolve production issues to ensure proper flow.
- Design tools, fixtures, and test rigs.
- Explore new technologies to enhance capacity and quality.
- Update work instructions and documentation.
- Analyze and improve standard times.
- Design efficient workplace and cell layouts.
- Support lean activities and warranty investigations.
- Ensure equipment meets specifications and tolerances.
- Maintain FMEAs and control plans.
- Facilitate training on equipment.
Person Specification:
Background & Experience:
- Experience in lean environments.
- Comfortable working on the shop floor.
- Familiarity with regulated industries.
Qualifications:
- HNC engineering qualification or equivalent.
- Understanding of mathematics, lean principles, and Six Sigma.
- CAD qualification is a plus.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Independent worker with effective time management.
- Attention to detail and good presentation skills.
- Cost awareness and influencing skills.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a dynamic industrial environment.
If you are an engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to join our team.