Manufacturing Engineer - Heanor, United Kingdom - Nicholson Hird

Description

A Manufacturing Engineer is required for a materials manufacturer at their global centre of excellence, a manufacturing facility that's recently undergone significant investment and is working on a range of new projects from both new and existing customers.

A great opportunity has arisen to join the business as a Manufacturing Engineer, supporting existing operations, working on projects to increase productivity, improve capacity and reduce waste, with a strong focus on problem solving and root cause analysis to bring about process improvements.

Key skills

• HNC/HND/Degree qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Notable experience in a similar role – production support in a manufacturing setting – as a manufacturing engineer, production engineer or maybe a plant quality engineer – with a strong focus on problem solving and improving processes.
• Knowledge of one of the following processes/materials would be advantageous - papermaking, tissue, fabric, foil, film, coating, plating, lamination, plastic moulding, resins
• Must have very solid experience in a range of practical problem-solving tools – such as 8D, 5Y, Ishikawa, Pareto, Cpk, Six Sigma – with a view to reaching true 'root cause' and implementing sound corrective and preventative actions
• Data literate and advanced MS Excel – able to extrapolate large amounts of data
• Strong project management skills
• A 'safety first' mentality and belief

Most importantly we seek an inquisitive and tenacious Engineer, passionate about process optimisation, who can act as a conduit between different departments and engage others in project work, with highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.

A well-presented, professional and articulate manufacturing engneer who is results driven.

This site has strong operational efficiency and safety records, and superb opportunities for individual achievement and recognition.

Excellent package to include generous pension to 10%, healthcare and bonus

This is a site based role

Situated just North of Derby and is commutable from Derby, Nottingham and Leicester postcodes

Please send CVs stating current salary and location