About the job

Description

Position: Planning Engineer
Sector: Automotive
Location: Crewe
Position Type: Contract
Inside IR35

Job Description

• The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, agreeing and delivering detailed planning requirements and concerns closure for a specific Manufacturing Zone / Technology from Pre-series through series production to EOP.
• The Production Planning Engineer must deliver to the agreed Quality, Cost and Delivery targets whilst ensuring Health and Safety, IATF16949 and VW Standards compliance.
• Where applicable the Planning Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Manufacturing Feasibility is evaluated in line with PEP.
• Responsible for delivery of Quality Planning (APQP) processes and activities in Pre-series and Series Production ensuring internal and external audit compliance.
• Responsible for manufacturing sign-off of Bid specs and product B-release in-line with project timings and PEP deliverables.
• Identification of Facility, Jig, Fixture and Tooling requirements
• Ensure continual updating of technical knowledge. E.g. Liaison with Group Colleagues, Benchmarking, Training etc.
• Responsible for developing the settings/parameters of equipment and process
• Responsible for implementing engineering change introduction within their zones
• Management of permits and concessions
• Lead the resolution of issues (EG: Feasibility, Process, Build Issues, Fixtures and tools) using the appropriate problem solving techniques and resources. Drive resolution through cross functional working, influencing others to deliver resolutions where necessary.

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Technically competent in product assembly, process design, facilities and standardised work methodology.
• Demonstrable experience at cross functional working within a Manufacturing or Production environment.
• Good working knowledge / experience of processes and business legislation (inc. Health & Safety).
• Is able to provide technical support to the production teams.
• Demonstrates strong communication and influencing skills at all levels across the business.
• Experience in the application of Continuous Improvement and problem solving tools and techniques.
• Technically competent in product manufacturing processes, Group and business processes, process design and standardised work.
• Experience in the practical application of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and measurement data.
• Knowledge of key Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to be involved in cross functional teams and projects to achieve business improvement.
• Knowledge of the Product Emergence Process and gateway deliverables.
• Extensive practical knowledge in Problem Solving Techniques
• An Understanding of dimensional management analysis
• Ability to Evaluate K and P times in line with Manufacturing Business Strategy
• An understanding of measurement techniques
• Knowledge of dry builds and properties strategy
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle build processes

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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