The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

* Company Pension scheme

* Discretionary bonus scheme (Gainshare/Christmas bonus).

* On-site free parking

* Life Assurance

* Day Shift

* Community volunteer programme

* Social events

MTrec's New Client Opportunity:

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation and market leader in the design and production of innovative engineered solutions, seeking to appoint an experienced professional to join their UK-based manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and collaborative team environment (where you will work closely with the Sales function and a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective engineered solutions to meet customer requirements.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You Will Do:

* Develop and release cost effective safety restraints and other systems, on time, to budget, technical and cost requirements.

* Act as the primary technical interface for our customers and the operations teams.

* Identify and provide customers with innovative solutions, that will add value to their own products

* Coordinate all internal & external audit activity (Experience of ISO9001, ISO14001 audits and VDA 6.3 Process auditing, is preferred).

* Responsible for Calibration, goods receiving, customer concerns (8D & PCA), MSA, SPC, Poke Yoke/In-process testing, Supplier and Customer PPAP, CoP, upkeep of accreditations and certifications.

* Cross functional activity: APQP (Control Plans, PFMEA, PFD, process release)

* Assisting with customer visits and technical presentations

* Supporting purchasing to identify and source suppliers and materials

* Own and provide Key Performance Indicators, reports and information relating to the role.

* Supports other functions (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Project Management) to deliver cost effective solutions to meet/exceed customer and regulatory requirements, in a short timeframe.

* Continually develops in-depth technical knowledge of all company manufacturing processes and products with an understanding of their potential in the global marketplace.

* Master's an expert understanding of all statutory requirements, regulations and standards relating to company products and their applications.

* Works closely with FEA, Engineering, CAPE, QA and 3rd party testing facilities to ensure full validation of all products and systems.

* Continuous improvement of all systems and functions.

* Robust error-proofing

* Builds solid relationships with customers through effective communication, including occasional visits throughout the UK and overseas.

* Regularly attends trade shows and events to promote the business and generate new business.

* Work with Maintenance and Manufacturing to support development of production processes/controls and to also deputize in their absence to support all day-to-day manufacturing and operational functions, where appropriate.

* Manages and continuously improves the Health and Safety Management System: Inspections, processes and risk assessments.

About you:

Degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably MEng Mechanical engineering or equivalent).

Working in an agile and fast paced manufacturing environments, in a multidisciplined team.

Proficient in the use of SolidWorks (or other industry standard) 3D CAD and 3D printing.

Safety critical products

Modern manufacturing processes

ISO9001 QMS & ISO14001 EMS management/co-ordination/development

NPI & APQP tools

Lean Six-Sigma tools.

Ability to manage multiple and multidisciplined tasks, concurrently.

Customer and external stakeholder communication and negotiation

Hands-on practical experience