Manufacturing Engineering - Livingston, United Kingdom - JBT Corporation

JBT Corporation

Verified Company

Livingston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:
The main function of the role will be to implement and execute manufacturing engineering plans as well as drive efficiency and effectiveness by providing guidance and leadership to the manufacturing engineering team as well as ensuring all daily, weekly and monthly operations reporting is completed in a timely manner

The role requires a high degree of creativity, problem solving, judgment, and communications skills.

Significant accountability and initiative required to investigate cost improvement opportunities, then collaborate with other functions for necessary resources to implement initiatives.

Will be responsible to support the quality drive, providing solutions through process improvements (layout Jigs, Fixtures, tooling etc.).

Responsibilities:

Lead Manufacturing Engineering team to drive efficiencies throughout the manufacturing process.
Provide Production the required support and guidance.
Perform piecepart or assembly cost estimates as required for evaluation of competitive supplier bids, standard product design changes, 'special' order requirements, or changes in manufacturing and installation methods.
Perform cost and technical evaluations and make recommendations on improvements in manufacturing and field installation methods and/or procedures.
Nest parts through the Laser process to maximize material utilization in conjunction with the build level schedule.
Facilitate the Saw requirements list from the manufacturing drawings
Investigate and resolve variances from cost estimating to actual.
Implement processes, methods, and procedures as required to resolve product issues of poor functionality, quality, or reliability.
High level of experience in process planning and routing for fabrication and welding of stainlesssteel fabrications.
Be accountable for on time reporting of operational data to all relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications: