Venn Group
Industrial Validation Engineer (Supplied Equipment)
Recruitment Agency Reference: 7067170
Bolton or Stevenage
p/h DOE
A position has arisen for an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer within a leading Defence organisation in either Stevenage or Bolton. This role is to monitor and validate the development of manufacturing systems at ”Major Equipment” Suppliers up to successful Validation of Manufacturing System (VMS) milestone, to ensure sustained product delivery and quality during series production. This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Responsibilities:
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For supplied equipment, undertake Project Industrial activities up to Validation Manufacturing Systems “VMS”, on behalf of the Industrial Manager for Supplied Equipment.
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Manage the project Industrial Validation Plan for supplied equipment.
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As part of the multi-functional team; monitor, evaluate and report on the development and validation of Suppliers manufacturing systems; tracking progress against Supplier industrial plans, maintaining Industrial Dashboards.
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Support Suppliers in undertaking Industrial Validation activities, such as; Process FMEAs, MRL assessments, FAI, PRR etc to ensure that robust and comprehensive industrial solutions are developed and available.
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Ensure the development and implementation of Supplier Manufacturing Inspection and Test architectures and processes in line agreed Supplier manufacturing plans.
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Analyze Supplier non-conformances relating to the Manufacturing System, track to closure agreed improvement/corrective actions.
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Produce supplier Surveillance Plans for series production (to be implemented by the Supply Chain Manager).
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Maintain and update industrial risks & opportunities register, including risks to UPC and delivery schedule.
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Facilitate operational involvement of suppliers during development to promote co-specification methodologies across projects.
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Support Industrial Manager for Supplied Equipment in generation of bids into Manufacturing work package estimate, and, contribute to monthly time now updates and regular Cost at Completion reviews.
Advantageous candidate experience:
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SC cleared or eligible for SC clearance
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HND qualified or equivalent, plus relevant and recent project or industrial experience
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial cost awareness
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Experienced in Product and Process Risk Identification and Management
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Knowledge of Supply Chain principles, practices and processes
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Good working experiences in more than one phase of the engineering life cycle, with sufficient experience to understand adjacent phases and through-life issues.
Please note: candidates will need to satisfy security criteria.
If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more about similar roles please contact Joanna Hutchings and email your updated CV to jhutchings@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.