NPI Production Engineer / Process Development Engineer, Hayes

New Product Introduction (NPI) Production Engineer / Process Development Engineer We are a forward thinking manufacturer of highly innovative mechanical products, who have a passion for building the best products possible. We are continuing to invest in both product development and the manufacturing capability to support this, and as such are seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Production Engineer / Process Development Engineer to undertake a pivotal role supporting new product and equipment development. This will encompass identifying new technology and capital expenditure requirements to support key new products within our state of the art, lean manufacturing facility. As our New Product Introduction (NPI) Production Engineer Engineer you will undertake a key, project driven role supporting our NPI processes. This will span developing and supporting the introduction of best practice manufacturing methods to support volume ramp up and creation of stable repeatable processes. This will cover specification and design of automated / assembly equipment requiring in depth liaison with external equipment suppliers. Your key accountabilities as Process Development Engineer will encompass: Provision of leadership and support to New Product Development Projects, working closely with development engineers to provide Design for Manufacture (DFM), DFA input throughout the development phase Maintaining and developing the tools and equipment required to support the ramp up of manufacturing of next generation products which will include capital equipment (specification, design, source, development and validation and commissioning) Utilising your lean manufacturing experience / knowledge of six sigma tools to drive continuous improvement programs To succeed in this varied, project driven role you will be degree qualified in an engineering discipline coupled with several years' experience as a manufacturing engineer / process development engineer working on mechanical or related products within an assembly environment. An understanding of equipment specification highly desirable and a sound working knowledge of lean / six sigma principals essential. Please contact Alison Kemp for Further details or apply via the