Engineer

On behalf of our Manufacturing Client in Shannon, we are sourcing a Engineer to join their Team. This role is to

Supervise the Heat Treat operation in conjunction with directing the plant metallurgical services. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with material characterization techniques like Metallographic, failure analysis etc would be an advantage.

The Responsibilities

• Supervise the heat treat operator employees, providing guidance and support where required.
• Liaison with production on throughput and KPIs are fully supported.
• Review new and revised customer specifications and advise the Sales and QA teams of any non-standard technical requirements when quoting new or existing customers.
• Resolve any arising technical issues with customers and appropriate QA and Production staff (or subcontractors).
• Provide metallurgical support in the development of new accounts and new products.
• Advise on the impact of material specification changes on business.
• Develop relationships with key customer technical personnel as appropriate.
• Initiating and assisting in research and development projects from conception to implementation.
• Obtain customer approvals for new suppliers and products.
• Investigation of customer complaints of a technical nature including the review of issues with customers
• Analyze complaints and internal non-conforming items arising from processing issues and to identify and implement improved operating procedures.
• Review heat treatment procedures and advice on the best methods to ensure material properties are achieved on a consistent basis.
• In conjunction with the engineering department has responsibility for selection and recommendation of alternative materials for in-house.
• Co-ordinate the annual preventative maintenance programs for all vacuum and atmospheric furnaces in conjunction with maintenance department
• Ensure equipment calibrations are performed in accordance with quality schedule.
• Responsible for annual and quarterly budgets for the Heat Treatment department and pursuing any cost reductions.
• Ensure that the company meets the requirements of corporate directives and /or legislations in health and safety.
• Any other duties deemed necessary on matters of Quality through discussion and mutual agreement.

 Education & Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree in relevant material science or engineering discipline.
• Practical experience with material characterization techniques (Metallographic, failure analysis, etc) would be an advantage.

 Experience

• 2 - 5 years working in a machine orientated manufacturing environment. Ideally Heat Treat experience would be an advantage.
• Six Sigma / Lean expertise demonstrated in a manufacturing environment an advantage.

  Personal Skills and Attributes

Self-motivated, work to drawings, process sheets. Must be conscious of a changing business environment and participate in new work practices and systems such as Lean manufacturing techniques, SMED, 6S, Kaizen and TOC.

§ Good communication skills: listening, written, verbal and interpersonal,

§ Good organizational skills, ability to priorities work and multiple tasks.

§ Strong analytical, organization, prioritization, and project management skills.

§ Proactive, self-starter, who must be able to work independently without supervision.

Competitive salary and full benefits package are on offer with this role. If you have the above skills & experience please contact catriona.duggan@cpl.ie or Tele: 087 2419644

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