Company Background:

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK’s top manufacturers of industry leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Throughout our 35 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavator, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest quality products.

Accredited with Investor in People Silver Status, and recognised as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. Northern Hydraulics continues to invest in both its people and technology today.

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and drive heightened operational performance through the continuous improvement of our processes and equipment, whilst ensuring that set efficiency and quality targets are maintained and improved.

The successful applicant will report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate and implement the most efficient and cost-effective production methods required to manufacture hydraulic cylinders and components
Implement best practice standard work on the shop floor to improve safety and quality without compromising on efficiency
Review current manufacturing processes to identify and action continuous improvement opportunities
Review and develop process documentation and safe operating instructions for all NHL manufacturing processes
Co-ordinate and lead time studies to allow for accurate production planning and labour management
Conduct production layout reviews to ensure an effective process flow is maintained
Act as an advocate and coach on lean manufacturing techniques & engage best practise lean manufactures techniques
Co-ordinate effective root-cause analysis and follow through of agreed corrective actions
Analyse issues that arise from within operations and propose improvements where required
Implement ECOs for manufacturing processes
Identify tooling and equipment aids to increase quality and efficiency levels
Assist in the NPI process, acting as a representative for production
Provide robust production support to all areas within the business
Any other projects as assigned by the Production & Management team

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Degree educated with a minimum of 3 year’s experience in a relevant discipline or QBE (min 5 years)
Strong understanding of engineering manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of ISO 9001
Working knowledge of MRP systems
Experience of SolidWorks design packages
Previous experience of successful commissioning of new tooling and equipment to gain operational advanatages
Working knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Initiative and drive to deliver performance
Proven track record of ability to meet strict deadlines in a pressurised environment
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Strong numeracy & literacy skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team to achieve common goals
Proven experience of systematic approach to root cause analysis of quality & time losses
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in line with company requirements