Description
Manufacturing Process Engineer - 3D Printing 12 Months £42.50 per hour
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be an integral part of a project team who will develop EBM 3D Printing technology at the Leeds site. On a daily basis they will work with as part of this team in conjunction with the 3D Printing CoE and will interact with the Engineering, Quality, Operations and the Design teams to develop this technology. They will lead many process development activities and work under the guidance of the senior project team members. They will research, develop and implement technologies to develop a robust supply chain.
The Process Engineer will be required to:
Lead 3D Printing Engineering activities while ensuring an integrated product and process development cycle.
Deliver results by preparation and project management of activities
Support business key metrics with ongoing process improvements and introduction of new technology. Competent in validation requirements on new equipment
Design & develop tools, fixtures, gages and special equipment for manufacturing operations and new product/process introductions in conjunction with Toolroom Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers. Support ongoing Safety Incident corrective actions and ERGO team initiatives/actions
You will be Responsible for:
Bringing 3D Printing and Netshape Technologies to production readiness
Lead technology selection and process design for product manufacture.
Manage Partner Development, technology Readiness Assessments, PFMEA/risk assessment studies and process development/validation activities
Deliver stable, lean manufacturing solutions.
Budget control
Skills Required
Proven track record of successfully delivering projects
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Self-motivated, with focus on Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Proven Root Cause analysis and problem solving techniques (A3, 8D, TRIZ or equivalent)
Excellent Planning & Organisational Skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes
Previous experience in Titanium 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant technical area
Chartered Engineer Value Engineering practitioner
Proficiency of GD&T and ASME Y14.5M 1994 standards
Certified Six Sigma qualifications.
Certified Project Management qualifications (IPMA/FPX).
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years' experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical device or equivalent regulated environment