Industrial Process Engineer

Do you want to be part of a global subsea telecommunications organisation? We are recruiting for an Industrial Process Engineer to join our London-based client on a contract basis. This role will be on an initial 6month contract.
 
The Industrial Process Engineer will ensure industrialization and introduction of new high reliability products into production (submerge and terrestrial) and provide specification and tooling to ensure products can be reliably and consistently assembled and evaluated.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 
  • Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure.
  • Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in machine and tooling qualifications/validations.
  • Knowledge in PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulations.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards (safety, materials, design, etc).
  • Knowledge CAD software (ex. CREO, Solid Works, CATIA, etc).
  • Knowledge of quality standards.
  • Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
  • Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
  • Sound practical experience with Excel and Word.
  • Potentially knowledge of MES, SAP, ERP systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION                        
  • Design the improvement solutions (mechanical assembly process, tools, tooling, manufacturing equipment) to be put into production with lean manufacturing approach.
  • Manage the implementation of step change improvements & new innovations, from first concept to final handover.
  • Create the technical documentary package for new equipment/ process solutions (mechanical assembly procedures, tools documentation, tooling drawings, manufacturing equipment procedures, etc) following our client's procedures and standards.
  • Validation of the tooling, test benches (ergonomics, safety, etc), new processes prior to introduction into manufacturing.
  • Define and monitor project KPIs and budget.
  • SPR and PO management.
  • Perform PUWER assessments.
  • Define Maintenance strategy for new and old equipment.
  • Perform FMEA.
  • Works closely with R&D to ensure products and process are designed for ease of manufacturing.
  • Evaluates prototype parts/assembly/equipment for new product implementation. Provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and design.
  • Defines and designs tooling and equipment needed to simplify the assembly of the product.
  • Reviews and confirms contract documentation (Drawings, Bill of Materials) prior to release.
  • Attends products New Process and New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
  • Ensures assembly procedures are approved and issued as per project plan.
  • Writes build and process specifications for new products ensuring they can be easily understood.
  • Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured/designed and validated/commissioned as per client's standard, PUWER, LOLER, HSE regulation and ISO standard to meet development and production plans.
  • Defines standard build times for each assembly process and maintain Reference Ops on the client's system.
  • Oversees / supervises production personnel during first off build of qualification units. Provides production support for new product start-up and day-to-day support. Provides practical application of mechanical, production, industrialisation, and design knowledge to solve problems.
  • Instructs and advises operators in the assemble of the development and production unites.
  • Writes Extra Work Authorisation (EWA) for product investigations. Reviews Investigation Request (IR/ITS) and defines corrective actions to maintain production build. Investigate and define Root Causes for the defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future products.
  • Constantly reviews and analysis production processes to improve efficiency, quality, HSE, down time, reject rates and reduce standard times and cost.
  • Conducts production processes audits on procedures to ensure all are compliant.
  • Leads/ takes part in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times, and reduce production cost.
  • Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER  
 
Competitive hourly rate.