Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader, your primary focus will be to manage daily production support issues arising from the shop floor and provide technical support to maintain the smooth running of production.
The role will also involve:
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identifying opportunities for improvement both in product and manufacturing processes
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supporting new products from design and development into production
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supporting automated assembly processes ensuring maximum availability
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creating and maintaining data (Drawings, BoM, Manuals) to support the product life-cycle
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monitoring the throughput of finished product in the test area to ensure compliance
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maintaining systems to ensure compliance with ISO and CSA standards
A proven track record in a fast paced manufacturing environment will allow you to succeed in this role and an understanding of material and assembly processes is essential. A formal qualification in an Engineering discipline or evidence of working towards one would be beneficial.
Ideally, candidates should also have:
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knowledge of process and/or product improvement methodology with experience of working in a lean manufacturing environment
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an innovative approach to resolving issues
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hands on experience of working with machinery and tools including automated assembly equipment
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strong analytical problem solving capability preferably with electro-mechanical systems
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strong attention to detail when managing large amounts of production data
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experience of improvement techniques such as Kaizen and production analysis would be advantageous
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an awareness of ISO 9001
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experience of MS Office tools, 2D CAD and computerised systems used for MRP and document compliance.
At Peak we don’t recruit to fill a vacancy, we target individuals who fit our culture and values. The atmosphere is fun, friendly but with a high degree of professionalism and a non- corporate feel. We respect our colleagues, customers and suppliers and we offer freedom to act, to challenge the status quo but to also take responsibility. Our environment is dynamic, with real energy, and there are always changes and challenges at Peak Scientific, presenting great opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Peak Scientific is a global market leader in the design, manufacture and servicing of instrument gas generators for analytical laboratories. With over a decade of sustained high growth and an international footprint of 370 staff across 20 countries, Peak is one of Scotland’s fastest growing manufacturing businesses; a status recognised recently with the accolade of being one of only two companies in the UK to be awarded two Queens Awards for Enterprise in 2016. If you have what it takes to be part of Peak, make the move today and click APPLY!