Job Description:
Job Overview:
To support manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with manufacturing departments.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing you will be a key figure in your ability to:
• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation.
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques.
• Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation” and build quality issues
Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem solving teams where appropriate
Be responsible for signing product change notifications ensuring that:
• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted
• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes
• Highlighting tooling requirements
• Fully understanding all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change
• Fully understand any production related cost.
Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part.
Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles including Yamazumi and 5S.
Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility. One Manufacturing Engineer will be nominated as the department’s representative on major projects, and will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant information is transferred to the project team and back to the department.
Although the engineer will have an area of specialism within the Terex product range, this does not exclude them from taking ownership of issues or projects in other areas if departmental workload so dictates.
The successful candidate should ideally have:
HND or equivalent (Essential).
Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent (Desirable).
Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
Industrial engineering techniques
Project management skills
Lean methodology
Leadership qualities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques
Ability to read engineering drawings
Understanding of Jig & Tool design
Excellent communication skills
Report writing
Able to work under pressure
Good analytical skills
Organised
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and results orientated
Enthusiastic & energetic attitude
Creative flair for ideas
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Terex Overview:
Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.
At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.
While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!
Additional Information:
We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.