Our client Marshall Land Systems are looking to establish a dedicated cross-functional team to support the mobilisation of key suppliers and capacity increase at their site in Cambridge. One of these roles will be for a Production Engineer who will be heavily integrated into the Design development process and will be charged with providing support from a technical perspective ensuring that new or updated designs are fit for Manufacture & Assembly, and that jig & fixture requirements are understood and planned for
The role will be continually looking at new or improved materials, processes and work practices that can be embedded into future products to reduce cost and lead-time & improve quality. As part of the Planning team there will also be a need to assist in the overall planning process at various stages, with particular emphasis on Prototype build support
*Suitable applicants MUST have with prior ERP/MRP experience (SAP, creating/managing routings, Bills of Materials & work instructions)*
Responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with bid activities from a Manufacturing and Assembly perspective
* Providing support to project development activities including reviews (PDR, CDR, DFMA’s etc) & general queries
* Reviewing & signing off for drawings and other design data prior to full release, ensuring that the items are fit for Manufacture & Assembly
* Partnering with the procurement team in defining the initial Make vs Buy decision on all parts and ensuring this follows through into final product release
* Monitoring the cost of products and working with Project teams to keep costs within budgets (Labour, Material etc)
* Assisting procurement in the sourcing of suppliers to meet product requirements
* Identification of Tooling and Jig requirements and instigating the procurement and manufacture of identified requirements
* Providing on-going support to production with prototypes and first off’s through to introduction into full rate production
* Assisting the wider planning team where required with creation of Routings, BoM’s & Shop Orders
* Beginning development of Work Instructions
Skills/Experience:
* ERP/MRP experience (SAP, creating/managing routings, Bills of Materials & work instructions ESSENTIAL
* Prior experience in either industrial welding or structural assembly
* Technical knowledge in structural assembly or industrial welding
* Good working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication & assembly techniques
* Any familiarity with the following industries will be extremely beneficial: automotive, defence, military, construction
* Ability to prioritise
* Analytical thinking and process driven
* Attention to detail
* Computer literate
* Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders
* Able to respond at pace and look to improve process
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Problem solving skills, identifying errors and providing solutions to resolve
Education:
Engineering degree or equivalent experience/ qualification
*The role has been deemed INSIDE IR35*
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