Job Title: Production Engineer (Turning)
Location: North Shields, Tyne & Wear
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Company is based in North Shields, they are a sub-contract, precision engineering company that provides machining services to market-leading, global companies in a variety of sectors such as Oil & Gas, Medical, Automotive & Motorsport.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide technical support to the turning team with the aim of improving efficiency & quality within the section. Implement standard operating procedures that support the continuous improvement initiatives currently being rolled out throughout the business.
Manage all aspects of the tooling, including budgets, ordering & new product implementation. Manage maintenance schedules for all of the machines.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide Technical Support to the Turning Team
- Liaise with their Tooling Company Partner on all aspects of tooling
- Manage the Monthly Tooling Budget
- Tooling Purchases
- Review Drawings & Route Card Machining Sequences
- Manage the Service Schedule for the Machines
- Knowledge of Milling & Offline CAD/CAM advantageous
- Previous Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5s & Continuous Improvement also an advantage
- To work in a safe and efficient manner at all times, adhering to policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety
- When required, support other areas of the business when and where the need arises as directed by senior managers.
The ideal Candidate will have/ be:
- Extensive experience in an engineering role within a sub contract manufacturing business
- Extensive knowledge of tooling within a sub contract manufacturing business
- Hands on experience of both programming & operating CNC Lathes is essential
- Hands on experience of both programming & operating CNC Milling machines is an advantage
- CAD/CAM Experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Friendly and professional attitude when dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Computer literate, with the ability to use all aspects of MS Office
- The ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
- Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role
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