Process Finishing Production Engineer

at  Renishaw plc

Job Description
Salary up 42,000 inc. shift allowance.
Location Stonehouse, Glouc.
Renishaw’s Manufacturing division has a requirement for a Process Finishing Production Engineer to be responsible for the application of process engineering disciplines within a highly complex and challenging precision manufacturing environment. The role includes the support and development of process finishing processes, whilst also being responsible for driving proactive improvement activities targeting quality, product cost and waste reduction. Working hours are on a Double Day shift pattern (Week-1: 6am - 2pm, Week-2: 2pm - 10pm).

Responsibilities

• Technical support and development of the processes that exist within the assigned manufacturing area on a daily basis.
• Introduction of robust process finishing processes, and creation of supporting production documentation.
• The investigation of process problems and root cause analysis, with the implementation of robust corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement activities within the supported areas using fact-based metrics.
• Analysis of process performance data in order to identify improvement actions.
• Regular interaction with the product division and the support services within the manufacturing services division.
• The vacancy is within the Stonehouse shop support team and is for the double day shift working pattern.

Key requirements

• Degree level education in a relevant technical discipline such as, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or Manufacturing Systems. Or a HNC/HND level education with significant experience in a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of CNC manufacturing and CAD/CAM systems.
• Good communication and PC skills and the ability to work with minimal support.
• Experience working with fine tolerances and the ability to work on precision equipment.
• The ability to understand technical drawings and geometric tolerances.
• A focused approach to waste reduction and product / process cost reduction.

Desirable requirements

• Proven success in the support and improving of technically challenging, high precision engineering processes.
• Successful application of structured problem solving and statistical analysis techniques.
• A good understanding of production metrics such as, productivity, efficiency, waste and cost of quality.
• Mechanical design awareness including tooling, jigs, fixtures and process models.
• Understanding of metrology, measurement techniques and calibration.

Person specification
The successful applicant will have a strong technical background with a hands‑on approach and be able to demonstrate success in the support and development of complex, technically challenging processes. Attention to detail and the determination and tenacity to resolve technical problems where a solution is not immediately apparent.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we’re committing to your future career. That’s because we believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that’s highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter, York & Edinburgh sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Requisition Number:
R7261 Process Finishing Production Engineer (Open

• Technical support and development of the processes that exist within the assigned manufacturing area on a daily basis.
• Introduction of robust process finishing processes, and creation of supporting production documentation.
• The investigation of process problems and root cause analysis, with the implementation of robust corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement activities within the supported areas using fact-based metrics.
• Analysis of process performance data in order to identify improvement actions.
• Regular interaction with the product division and the support services within the manufacturing services division.
• The vacancy is within the Stonehouse shop support team and is for the double day shift working pattern