Junior Process Engineer

An excellent opportunity for a Junior Process Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £27,000 Per Annum.

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday: 08:00AM to 17:00PM - Friday: 08:00AM to 13:00PM.

About The Role:

Responsible for configuring and optimising manufacturing processes for existing production and N.P.I. projects.

The role requires adaptability encompassing Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing aspects.

Designing and documenting process controls and instructions, introducing in-line production aids and quality checks to meet or improve process through-put requirements.

Key Duties:

• Create process documentation and operating instructions
• Provide training and coaching to process operators
• Responsible for helping to source new manufacturing equipment and bring into production (Incorporating fixture design & manufacture, CNC & Robot programming, hands on machining experience is desirable)
• Support NPI processes (PPAP)
• Setting up BOM’s & BOO’s on ERP system
• Support non-conformance investigation’s
• Design and implement packaging instructions.
• Occasionally design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes (incorporating data collection & analysis)

TRAINING - It is a condition of employment that you make yourself available for and take full advantage of training. You are required to maintain your own professional continuous development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Understanding of engineering principles, machining and fabrication
• 3D & 2D cad skills (SolidWorks)
• Demonstrates an understanding Engineering Drawings and specifications
• Appreciation of jig/ fixtures and tool design and product cost structure
• Possess good communication skills both written and verbal together with report writing skills. Accuracy and clarity essential
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to achieve targets and objectives
• Understands electronic exchange of information
• Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a team and committed to total customer satisfaction

Desirable:

• Proven work experience in process engineering
• Knowledge of process related standards
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Analytical thinker with good interpersonal skills
• Hands on experience of machining (Milling and/or turning) (and CNC programming long hand or CAM)
• Hands on experience of press brake forming (and programming)
• Hands on experience of Laser cutting (and programming)

Qualification & Experience:

• Good basic education in Maths and English
• Qualification in Engineering (HNC or above) or time served experience in production engineering role
• PC Literate, including Word &Excel

Personal Qualities:

• Integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Team player
• Pro-active
• Professional
• Can multitask and uses own initiative.
• Tactful
• Calming presence
• Solutions-focussed
• Prepared to travel
• Committed to equality and diversity, and anti-discrimination

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per year
• Company pension scheme
• Company events and social gatherings
• Bereavement leave
• Referral bonus scheme
• On-site secure parking
• Company closure over the Christmas period
• Paid Sick Leave

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.