Process Engineer

at  Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants Ltd

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with injection/compression moulding equipment.
• Knowledge of connectors and similar products.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the production of moulded components and overmoulded cables. Your primary responsibility will be to drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality output and efficient production. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, take the lead on new product introductions (NPI), and contribute to the optimisation of production flow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the resolution of process and quality issues that impact production, ensuring fast turnaround and corrective action.
• Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions, including the development of Control Plans, FMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Oversee and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Prepare and submit Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) for new and modified parts, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to verify that new products and tools are production-ready.
• Provide ongoing support to the Mould Shop by updating manufacturing processes, tooling, and production instructions.
• Analyse non-conformance data to target process improvements that reduce defect rates and labour costs.
• Take ownership of root cause analysis and drive solutions for customer concerns.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on defect reduction, quality enhancement, and lead time optimisation.