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Student Placement - OpEx Engineer

AMETEK.Inc, Leicester

Student Placement - OpEx Engineer

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AMETEK.Inc, Leicester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 16 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ddd0c0fdd2f345759633fa005edb030a

Full Job Description

  • Analysis of processes and data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Progress our Lean initiatives by driving out wastes in our processes.
  • Use of a variety of continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives and projects including, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, Kaizen events and project management.
  • Develop tools to standardize workplace organisation & visual management.
  • Use creative problem solving to deliver quality improvements to achieve 'Right First Time' standards.
  • Optimise material flow, process flow, and layouts using Lean/Six Sigma principles.
  • Interface with the various department functions to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
  • Assist in the organisation and facilitation of meetings, workshops and events
  • Support key business projects.

    Efficiency - Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
  • Honesty/Integrity - Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
  • Follow through on commitments - Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
  • Attention to detail - Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
  • Flexibility/adaptability - adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
  • Enthusiasm - Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
  • Worth Ethic - possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
  • High standards - Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best.
  • Listening skills - Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints.
  • Communication - speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative.
  • Teamwork - reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.
  • Experience using SolidWorks CAD/CAM
  • Working towards a minimum of a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
  • Geographically available to attend on site.
  • Confidence to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Be fluent in oral and written English.

    Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
    • We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company. We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies. Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare. Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Website: www.taylor-hobson.com, AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

  • A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
  • 1pm Friday finish.
  • Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
  • Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
  • Generous matched pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Option to join private health plan.
  • Enhanced maternity pay.
  • We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
  • Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
  • Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
  • Sports and Social Club - fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
  • Perkbox - our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
  • Employee referral scheme of £1000
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • An inclusive workforce.
  • Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

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