Express Recruitment are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading sourcing specialists of heavy industrial equipment, catering for a growing worldwide market. Due to continued success, our client is keen to recruit a highly attentive and technically astute Quality & Technical Product Engineer. The successful candidate will drive their manufacturing process improvement operations throughout the business.

You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Due to the demanding and varied nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to travel overseas on occasions to visit client manufacturing facilities. Their UK facilities are based in South Nottingham. 

In return, you will receive

• A competitive starting salary of c£35,000 – £40,000
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Half day off for birthday and half day for Christmas shopping
• Health cash plan
• Auto enrolled into the company pension scheme

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure industrial parts and precision components have been thoroughly assessed and inspected prior to exporting to suppliers
• Consult closely with customers to ensure any pending issues or queries resolved in an efficient and professional manner
• Co-ordinate risks and FMEAs
• Take ownership of the implementation of ‘CSR’ policies within all factories to maintain and protect employee welfare
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing techniques to manufacturing processes currently conducted by preferred vendors, by applying in depth knowledge of fabrication, casting, tooling, and materials
• Prepare detailed product reports based on findings conducted via market research, identifying current competitor trends
• Attend and represent the company at various educational workshops, as well as to maintain up to date technical knowledge of changes within the market
• Travel to various manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and overseas, to assist with manufacturing process improvements

Skills & Experience

• HND/Degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrable background within product development and industrial manufacturing
• Proven knowledge of castings and heavy fabrication strongly preferred
• Good understanding of applying FEA/FMEA analysis
• LEAN Manufacturing Champion, in depth understanding of Kaizen, 5s, Six Sigma, 8D, 5Y, Poka- Yoke
• Flexible with UK and overseas travel

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: c£35,000 – £40,000 per annum D.O.E

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.