Applications and Systems Engineer
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