Automotive Engineer

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Interior Trim Planner Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis where you will be engaged via HaysLocation: ChichesterWorking Environment: office based on site - hybridPay type:petitive hourly pay rateOur clientThe World’s pre-eminent super-luxury automotive brand based in Goodwood, near Chichester, West Sussex, whichprises its global headquarters and Global Centre of Luxury Manufacturing Excellence.Job DetailsThe successful candidate will be responsible for industrialisation of production processes for Interior Leather Trim Parts from concept through to an approved release for series production. Consideration of the design and engineering requirements, delivering the optimum performance in terms of quality, cost, legal requirements and volume whilst safeguarding the health and safety of the employees with fully owned Product and Process responsibility. The process excellence will be achieved through collaboration with the Interior Trim Centre’s internal process stakeholders responsible for Manufacturing and Quality. Hereby the applicant focusses on the creation of robust processes, supports equipment procurement and installation, considering the optimal layout always striving for non-value-adding processes (waste) to be minimised.What awaits you?Evaluation of new products, bespoke features and change requests. Investment, costs, headcount, and space requirements for Planning AssumptionsAssessments of Engineering 'New Product' concepts regarding manufacturing feasibility with focus on reduced costs, zero defects, throughput, machine capacities and high-quality demand, with full responsibility of calculated and submitted figures into business case calculations.Planning of process, costs and implementation timing for released CAD drawings to ensure detailed understanding of how a part will be manufactured, with jigs and tooling definedEnsuring all legal requirements are met and recorded. Manage and mature key process documents during the project phase, including APQP, P-FMEAs, Flow charts, Work Instructions, BOMs, Takt and Problem resolution.Detail equipment specifications, raise purchase orders, manage the suppliers, co-ordinate installation andmissioning of new machines and tooling, co-ordinate pre-series builds as per the Process Plan to integrate new features/new models into series production.Project Manage installation of high scope projects and ensure H&S regulations are followedManage continuous improvement of the manufacturing process to deliver KPI’s such as challenging quality targets, yearly time savings to reduce costs and support problem-solving in all production areas.What should you bring along?Qualified to degree Bachelor / Master in Mechanical Engineering or Production / Manufacturing EngineeringExperienced user in process instruction and able to apply the lean principlesPossesses analytical, data interrogation, andmunication skillsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsSAP and MTM knowledge desirableProblem-solving abilitiesHigh level of operational flexibilityExtensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies (experience in Leather / Interior manufacturing beneficial)Fluent English is essential. Working knowledge of German would be extremely beneficial.Knowledge of BMW Network systems is extremely beneficial.Minimum 2 years relevant experience within the automotive industry with a manufacturing or engineering backgroundBenefits:Access to a subsidised restaurantHays Go1 training platform which offers a library of over 70,000 courses.Access to Ben – Offers support across a wide range of topics such as mental health well-being, financial or legal mattersLocal retail and restaurant discounts35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) #4730162 - Jane Pretty
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