manufacturing engineer.

The role

This role is a specialist paint manufacturing engineer which is expected to be applied to the process and facility requirements of metal pretreatment, electrocoat, wet and powder paint application, manual and mechanical handling, tooling, masking, work standards and process development for current product and NPIs. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to;

 Apply in-depth technical knowledge of industrial pretreatment, electrocoat and wet and powder coating processes for problem solving and process improvement
 Evaluate new product suitability for the paint process from drawings and CAD models and liaise with engineers for design changes as necessary
 Validate NPI process through prototype builds
 Masking development and first item buy-off
 Create and maintain standard work documentation
 Train Operations personnel in new processes
 Design all lifting and suspension equipment and maintain statutory inspection and testing regime
 Control repairs of lifting and suspension equipment
 Validate all new equipment and tooling in collaboration with Operations
 Fully investigate and report safety related issues to management and Operations personnel
 CI sponsor for all safety and process improvements
 Risk Assessments including manual handling studies
 Obtain quotes and raise purchase orders
 Ensure prompt payments to suppliers on receipt of invoice
 Support capital plant upgrades and installations
 Control spending within budgetary constraints and pursue cost saving opportunities

Experience/ Qualifications required:

 A thorough knowledge of industrial paint processes for metal substrates, manufacturing concepts and Lean principles
 The ability to influence others and lead teams
 Analytical ability as well as excellent communication skills
 A degree in a Manufacturing Engineering discipline (or related). Applicants with extensive relevant paint process and facilities knowledge and experience will also be considered.
 A minimum of 3 years of appropriate manufacturing experience

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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