Terumo Aortic are currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Process to join our Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and build your career with a global organisation whilst making a real difference.

The main responsibilities of the role are;

• Continually review all manufacturing processes to document, measure, refine and improve process capability and improve process effectiveness

• Identify and deliver continuous improvement programs to deliver cost savings in line with overall manufacturing objectives

• Liaise with all relevant departments on the transfer of new products into manufacturing and ensure that all the appropriate specifications and packaging materials are available

• Thorough knowledge of FMEA and DOE processes

• Develop, initiate, and manage implementation of ECOs to address product quality, cost, and design issues

• Ensure that appropriate manufacturing test and validation is performed on materials and processes employed in the manufacture of products; ensure appropriate testing is performed to confirm the “fit and function” of products

• Generate drawings when required and review/approve artwork to ensure correct implementation

• Ensure root cause investigations are carried out in response to reported product defects

• Analyse and approve corrective actions proposed to address quality issues

• Monitor field response to confirm the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions

• Identify cost savings opportunities in materials and processes; plan and perform testing to validate changes that capitalize on these opportunities; document and release changes

• Assess opportunities for transfer of product manufacture from inter-company and to Contract Manufacturers

• Facilitate the transfer of manufacturing process knowledge and technology to allow production relocation

The successful candidate will possess;

• HND or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

• Relevant previous experience in a high quality manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of process engineering and process maintenance

• Ability to work on own initiative Can take a problem, analyse it and put an action plan in place

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Proven Project Management experience

• Ability to work as part of a team