Project Manufacturing Engineer - Welding Technology

Solihull
8 months ago
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We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Project Manufacturing Engineer - Welding Technology for a 24 month contract contract based in Solihull (onsite 5 days per week) on behalf of our client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

As a Project Manufacturing Engineer you will be supporting the development of the next generation of manufacturing technologies improving Hydro-mech & Fuel Spray Nozzle manufacturing processes. You will be involved in the identification, development and deployment of innovative and game-changing manufacturing processes, you will be required to work closely with the Integrated Project Team, the Producibility teams, facility support teams and the new facility projects teams, to ensure a coherent delivery of the manufacturing processes to support the current and future products within the current and new facilities.

As a Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will be to:

Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new or enhanced manufacturing processes, digital systems, and technologies, while maintaining strict process controls and ensuring optimal resource management.
Deliver the manufacturing method for engine assembly ensuring compliance to design and quality requirements. Work across functions to ensure good design for assembly and rate capable processes are delivered for flight compliance and production engines across the product family.
Ensure that our manufacturing processes are fully compliant with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, maintaining a safe and sustainable working environment.
Promote a culture of zero defects and ensure that digital systems are developed and deployed to support Right First-Time manufacturing, guaranteeing product quality and conformity.
Manage, develop, and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Design organisation, cross functional manufacturing teams, joint ventures, risk and revenue-sharing partners, and designated suppliers to support manufacturing engineering objectives.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new or enhanced manufacturing processes, digital systems, and technologies, while maintaining strict process controls and ensuring optimal resource management.
Deliver the manufacturing method for engine assembly ensuring compliance to design and quality requirements. Work across functions to ensure good design for assembly and rate capable processes are delivered for flight compliance and production engines across the product family.

Preferred Key Skills of a Project Engineer:

Laser welding/braising experience.
Machine welding/robotic welding experience.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Problem Solving.
Project Management Knowledge and Experience.
A good understanding of the specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions, with general knowledge of different manufacturing processes and technologies, would be an advantage.
Experience & ability to demonstrate 'delivery of change' in manufacturing environments.
Can demonstrate typical key behaviours: proactive, problem solver, driven & positive with a "can-do" attitude.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying for the Project Engineer position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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