Process and Tooling Engineer

Description

• Process Design and Optimization: Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for ceramics cores including mix preparation, injection, and firing, to improve yield, reduce defects, and minimize cycle times.
• Documentation and training: Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and technical reports, using tools like Microsoft Office Suite and our configuration system. Train as needed as per training requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure processes comply with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, customer specifications AS9100 rev D
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance process efficiency and reduce waste.
• Equipment and Tooling: Generate tooling build instructions for new core tooling, liaise with customer and tool maker during build to ensure tooling is built to specification.
• Technical Support: Provide engineering support to production teams, troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure consistent quality and throughput.
• Specify, evaluate, and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure processes adhere to safety standards, including proper handling of hazardous materials (e.g., ceramic powders, liquid resins) and conducting risk assessments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to support new product introductions and processes.

Requirements

• Skills and Competencies: knowledge of ceramics manufacturing processes, material control, dimensional controls Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing tooling and fixtures. Familiarity with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical data to stakeholders.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day and work in a controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to ceramic powders and high[1]temperature equipment.
• Familiarity with CMM or blue light inspection.
• Ceramic materials
• Green Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent certification.
• Travel: Occasional travel (5-10%) may be required for supplier & customer visits.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation.
• Education and Experience: process engineering,, plant engineering or similar Ideally experience in ceramics manufacturing.
• After 3 years’ service up to 29 days holiday please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Subsidised medical benefits ( optional )
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Maternity, adoption leave, 21 weeks full pay, then 18 weeks half pay
• Carers leave, up to 5 days per year-paid, subject to certain requirements
• Professional development opportunities.
• Death in service after from April 2026, up to X6 salary
• After 3 years’ service full basic pay for 28 weeks
• Yearly bonus based on performance.
• Competitive salary range based on experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance