Process Manufacturing Engineer

In partnership with its client, Kenny-Whelan is currently seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to work for their client in Co. Galway. This role reports to the Process Engineering Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attendance at Project Meetings & delivering on Open Issues assigned.
• Analysing RFQs to estimate the Process Set-Up Costs and Labour content.
• Definition of Quality Performance requirements - agree PPM Targets in conjunction with NPI Quality Eng.
• Review Design Inputs i.e.; Customer Drgs, Specs FMEAS, Black/Grey Lists, Design Reviews.
• Review Design Outputs & Targets and assess impact on Mfg Cell Design
• Select Special & Critical Product Characteristics in conjunction with Design Eng, NPI Quality Eng & Customer where applicable.
• Process Flow Chart: - Generation of Process Flow Charts.
• Design of Mfg Cells - based on detailed Takt Time Analysis.
• Generation & Execution of Process Verification Plan & Report.
• Design of Raw Material & Product Handling Systems in Mfg Cell.
• DFM Reviews: - DFM Reviews with relevant Design & Test Engineers for each Process Step on PFC.
• Equipment Requirements: Design/Sourcing of Equipment required to meet both the Capability & Capacity required.
• Project Manage suppliers of External Equipment/Fixturing.
• Ensure all measurement Equipment is included on Calibration System.
• Approval of Raw Material & Product Gold Samples.
• Review & Design of Packaging Requirements including ESD Packaging.
• Assessment of special material handling requirements i.e.; MSDs.
• Cross-check BOMs with Design Eng/Eng Administrator before issue.
• Risk Assessments - detailed analysis of H & S issues in advance of the introduction of New Equipment or Processes
• Generation of Project Documentation - Timing Plans, PFMEAs, Build Reviews, Process Validation Reports, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Capacity Statements, OEE Reports, Operator Instructions, Maintenance Schedules, Training Plans, PSW Submissions etc
• Advance Planning & Managing of all activities on the Day(s) of each Build supported by the NPI Build Coordinator, Production Mgr &Training Coordinator to ensure successful delivery of Product as per Project Milestones.
• Resource Planning based on Engineering Standards and communication of NPI Resource demands to Operations Manager to ensure availability for Training & Product Builds.
• Defining Training Requirements for Operators/Technicians in conjunction with Supervisors, NPI Build Coordinator & Test Eng to meet our objectives for Cross Training (Minimum of 2 Ops/Techs Trained in each Process to facilitate Job Rotation within Cell).
• Drive the implementation of Kanban Systems to ensure clear definition of Material Handling Systems in Mfg Cells.
• Introduction of 5S Principles into each Mfg Cell before transfer to Operations.
• Clearly define the Data Capture and Display Points in each Mfg Cell and with the support of the Training Coordinator & NPI Build Coordinator train Operators in the correct completion of relevant documentation.
• Presentation of the Process to both internal & external Customer.
• Working directly with the Project Team to ensure we meet Customer Project Realisation requirements i.e.; Communication requirements - Freq of Communication, Completion of Forms & Content.
• Resolve Customer Quality Issues in conjunction with Supplier Quality Eng & NPI Quality Eng until complete transfer to Operations.
• Support Operations in resolving Technical Issues within sustaining Operations

Skills, Abilities and Education

• Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 Years Experience in Electronics Mfg Environment.
• Working knowledge of Cellular Manufacturing Design, Takt Time Analysis, APQP, PPAP MSA, PFMEAs, DFM Rules, 5S & OEE Measurement.

Job Requirements:

• Team player with initiative.
• Mindset of Continuous Improvement

Kenny-Whelan Contact:

If you are interested in the above role, please send an updated CV marked for the attention of Linda Nugent, email: linda.nugent@kenny-whelan.ie or telephone for a confidential chat on 021-4665400