Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Hydraforce

at  Rexroth

Company Description
HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydralics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.
Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.
Job Description

PEOPLE

• Coach and support staff daily, sharing best engineering practices, giving guidance to Engineers, Technicians and apprentices.
• Set objectives for employees and review their performance using company templates. Monitor and approve time keeping and holidays.
• Support production by working closely with Team Leaders and business unit managers to fulfil production support requests, assigning resource where necessary.
• Liaise with personnel at other manufacturing sites, to control and co-ordinate activities.
  The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree level in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Successful completion of Engineering apprenticeship preferred
• Proven experience of working in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in managing projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems – Creo & Autocad advantageous
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics advantageous
• Thorough understanding and experience in application of lean principles, including Kaizen, 5s and Kanban.
• 6 Sigma qualification advantageous

Please refer the Job description for details