Cosworth is a global technology business that delivers high performance engine and electronics solutions for customers in the automotive and motorsport sectors.
Our motorsport heritage gives us a passion for innovation, performance, and reliability. We are constantly seeking innovative ways to drive higher performances, while striving to deliver the reliability that customers expect.
We now require a Process Engineer to design and prepare manufacturing processes to support the manufacture of engine components to meet the customers expectations.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deliver the engineering objectives set by the Process/Manufacturing manager.
- To produce manufacturing routings, fixture & tool designs, processes and supporting documentation to enable components to be produced to the required cost, quality and time scales.
- Apply right first time manufacturing policy through the use of all relevant software packages available within the Process Engineering Dept.
- To help towards the continual reduction of Set / Run times & Scrap of all manufacturing disciplines.
- To work closely with manufacturing identifying and prioritising where potential cost savings and process improvements can be made, assisting & reporting on their implementation.
- Be able to exercise independent technical judgement, using sound engineering principles and appropriate experience to implement manufacturing solutions & compile cost estimates as required.
- Be able to select and deliver technical and company information for effective internal and external communication.
- Maintain a flexible approach to assist with workload as & when required.
- Liaise with Shop Floor, Design, Quality, Procurement, maintenance and Materials Department at all levels.
- On all Production Engineering activities, continually strive to reduce the time taken, improving upon the methods used & quality of previous similar tasks.
- Provide regular feedback and reports as necessary to keep management fully informed of progress & completion dates.
- Contribute towards departmental responsibilities on system maintenance/ development and Health and Safety issues.
- Work to quality standard ISO09001
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER
Essential
- Achieved a relevant engineering qualification (HNC level or higher).
- Experience in writing production instructions
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the above disciplines.
- Logical approach to problem solving through analysis of data and effective decision making.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of modern machining and inspection methods.
- Strong planning and organisation skills with an ability to embrace change.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all areas and levels of the business.
- Good IT skills (MS Word & MS Excel essential).
- Positive approach, high motivation and willingness to work as part of an integrated team.
Desirable
- Experience in working in a comparable industry sector