Job Description

Job Title

Production Engineer

Department

Manufacturing Improvement

Location Colchester

Woods Air Movement specialises in the design, test, certification and manufacture of axial fans for a wide range of industrial, life applications.


Woods Air Movement has one of the largest certified axial ranges in the world. Our approach is based on offering high levels of customisation across our range of products and services to create maximum value for our customers and end users.

Main

Purpose

of

Role:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Improvement Manager the role holder will be responsible for the interpretation of engineering data ready for manufacture. Working within a team of Production Engineers the role will focus on the factory primary manufacturing areas. The role will include providing accurate routings, suitable tooling and CNC programs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

AX Routing

- (plus part modifications) working with the other PEs - full responsibility for clearing the status and revisions including: + Understanding manufacturing and assembly capability. Ensure Engineering design to suit or process modified accordingly.
+ Create both assembly and primary routings (including times) and builds.
+ Ensuring that tooling and/or fixtures are identified, referenced and in place for manufacturing.
+ Check that drawings are available on Knowledge Worker. Refer to Engineering before release.
+ Complete relevant KPI maintain average to below 1 day regardless.

CNC Programming

create part and nest programs as required to support production and costing/NPI. Maintain parts file and return data. Ensure software updates are carried out and any enhancements are utilised. Self-develop via user groups or web based training.

Production support

first point of contact and visible presence on shop floor to keep production running. Working closely with production operatives to maintain and define standards whilst driving improvements in process efficiencies and productivity. Drawing on close relationships with other departments to effect positive and sustainable change. Using the foundation of H&S and 5s.

Supporting Maintenance

with both reactive and PM. Issue and update weekly PM sheets as required and make sure that standard working instructions are available and current. Source and order spares (both frontline and adhoc). Use the Process Walk to identify potential preventative actions. Be point of contact for external servicing (e.g. Trumpf). Drive initiatives to involve to TPM.

Lean Manufacturing

support the company lean initiative. Embrace the change culture by highlighting and/or supporting improvement opportunities. Actively seek out the opportunity to learn and develop.

NPI, RTC and Costing

feedback best practise to engineering or customer enquiries. Support and contribute to cost reduction or VA initiatives as per objectives. Provide costings as requested; provide full internal costs (highlighting OH value). Feedback using existing process capabilities and/or limitations, alternatives, tooling/fixture costs and possible improved material utilisation.

Performance Management

complete objectives as set using the Actus software and defined during 121 sessions. Contribute to process and ensure targets are met in a timely fashion to standard expected. Identify self-development opportunities to bridge any skill or capability gap.

Layouts

maintain Master Layout drawing. Contribute to change proposals and realisation.

This job description is not regarded to be totally exhaustive of all duties and activities required by the post. The post is subject to the needs of the business and will develop and change in line with prevailing market conditions, competition and development of the territory.

Person Specification/Profile:

Minimum 5 years experience in an assembly and component manufacturing environments. Minimum HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Proven understanding of how a modern manufacturing plant functions with experience in the implementation of Lean techniques. Understanding of project management techniques Proven implementation of process improvement techniques

Ambitious, desire to grow and develop within the organisation Good interpersonal, influencing and project management skills. A desire for innovation and creativity. Able to communicate clearly at all levels on both written and verbal basis. This may include external suppliers and customers. Knowledge of the Lean methodology and implementation. Examples of 5s, SMED, Poke-Yoke, TPM etc. Team working and leading skills. Self-motivation, innovative and driven to finish with the ability to motivate others Project management experience and the ability to work to tight project deadlines A strong understanding of health and safety issues. Technical ability, including strong science, maths and IT skills; A practical, determined, open minded and persistent approach to problem-solving; Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; A flexible and adaptable approach to work The ability to work well under pressure and take on new challenges

Deliverables

Verified impact and savings as per agreed objectives Audit compliance against key Lean criteria Objectives set and review during performance management process KPIs as defined and agreed

In return we offer the following package:

Competitive salary 25 days Holiday (+ bank holidays) Christmas Shutdown 4% Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Early finish on Fridays Cycle to Work scheme Woods Sports & Social Club (voluntary option to take part in events/activities for an additional small charge) Long Service Awards Free Car Parking Employee Assistance Programme & Access to Mental Health Support Learning and Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.


Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role.



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