Production Cell Engineer

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iCIMS, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 816046a317d94e4d8c3db80510bfad8b

iCIMS

Full Job Description

The role of the Production Cell Engineer is to support operations by setting and approving equipment to run in a safe and efficient way. This is a skilled role, requiring attention to detail, making sure products are produced within specification limits and customer quality expectations. You will be expected to develop processes, working on and leading projects to improve operational output and reduce manufacturing costs in-line with site key performance indicators. A key area of this role is to champion 6S initiates, improving and maintaining a safe working environment whilst driving lean manufacturing principles at a shop-floor level.Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities

To safely set and approve equipment to run, ensuring product quality levels are achieved
Reading engineering, customer drawings and quality documentation to validate product sizes
To lead 6S initiatives, improving the working environment and process productivity
To work with the Site Services team, to develop maintenance schedules, carrying out basic planned maintenance on machinery and equipment to reduce operational down-time
To work in conjunction with Team Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers to deliver improvement projects with suppliers of consumables, equipment and tooling to improve machine outputs
To train operators on how to use the production equipment
To train other Cell Engineers as appropriate to ensure flexibility and a multi-skilled setting team
To assist operators with machines when adjustments need to be made to ensure the cell remains fully operational
To use measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification
To support Quality and Engineering functions with either new business or process improvement trials
To clearly understand SPC and use the methodology to improve process quality levels
To support continuous improvement events and quality circle meetings
To work in conjunction with the Team Leaders, Value Stream Manager and Site Manager to deliver key strategic projects to meet the objectives of the department and the Site as and when required
To perform any other duties necessary, as requested to by the Value Stream Manager and Site Manager to carry out job function to achieve departmental/company objectives
Study product information to develop professional knowledge
Demonstrate products to potential customers
Advise customers on the use of products and explaining technical information
To support a strong culture of near miss reporting across all staff to assist in driving improvements to the site safety performance

An Advanced Apprenticeship in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent. Employees working towards these qualifications will be considered.
A GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
A Yellow Belt Qualification in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Certification of completion of an abrasive wheel training course
General Engineering experience in machine setting, toolmaking or maintenance
Setting of Uniaxial and Isostatic presses
Setting of Centreless and Bore Grinding machines
Operating in a Safety orientated culture
Previous experience within a production environment in an Engineering or Setting role
Experience in Production Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment
Experience of an ISO 14001 and 18001 would be an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels within the business
Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues
Can demonstrate the ability to earn respect of team and peers
Approachable and supportive
Performance Driven, Responsive and self-motivated
Analytical in approach to problem solving
Able to work to prioritise workload in order to meet tight deadlines
Can demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and ask questions
Flexible to work out of normal contracted hours when production requires

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.