Job Introduction

Randstad are delighted to be working with Ford Halewood Transmissions to recruit for a Manufacturing Engineer (Machining) to work in their new site, after it has undergone a huge transformation. Ford is investing £355m into the Halewood site to produce electric power units and it will be the first site to manufacture EV components in Europe, commencing in 2024 with a capacity of 420,000 units.

You will be part of the plant manufacturing engineering team and be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving manufacturing processes within the plant. You will manage projects and deliver them to optimal standards including safe, cost, on time and aligned with strict engineering standards. You will work with a varied range of teams including engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel to deliver projects and services which support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transforming into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.

This role is specifically for a manufacturing engineer within the gears machining team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in conventional machining processes such as turning, drilling, spline rolling and diameter grinding. Experience within gear processes would also be an advantage – hobbing, honing, helical grinding, laser welding etc.

Role Responsibility

• To be a role model for Ford+ behaviours and requirements

• Promote safety and a zero-accident culture

• Adopt a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ethos

• Control costs to ensure best possible value for the company

• Process owner of a series of production processes for various components and assemblies

• Managing the implementation of major capital projects

• Initiate and implement cost improvement actions

• Devise and implement efficiency improvements

• Monitor compliance to necessary standards; GIS, TS16949, ISO14001 & ISO18001

• Drive Reliability and Maintainability philosophy from enquiry to installation

• Environmental compliance

• Identify and implement innovative solutions to engineering issues

• Effectively manage contractors in all aspects of projects, especially health and safety and project control

• Integrate with the existing Engineering team and work with internal and external parties to achieve project deliverables

• Drive continuous improvement of business objectives

• Effective communication outside and inside the organisation including Trade Union

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in automotive or mechanical engineering - Essential

• Experience in conventional machining including turning, drilling, spline rolling and diameter grinding is essential

• General computer literacy and familiar with Excel, Word or equivalent and project management software (eg Project)

• A can-do attitude is essential together with the ability to work in a challenging environment and overcome complex problems to meet demanding deadlines

• Resilience is essential. Candidates must be able to deal with difficult problems whilst maintaining a positive attitude.

• Analytical mindset, with some data science skills would be beneficial.

• Excellent people and communication skills

• Highly motivated and self-driven

• Ability to direct teams

• Experience of problem-solving techniques and tools such as 8Ds, 5 Why, 6-Sigma

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

• Lean manufacturing techniques

• Knowledge of ergonomics and manual handling

• Knowledge of SPC

• Project management and change management experience is essential.

Package Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Salary: £39,073.33 – £61,116.53 (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation and 8 bank holidays)

Location: Halewood Transmission Plant

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00-15:30 and Friday 7:00-12:30

About the Company

Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd is undergoing a huge transformation, with significant growth in 2024. To prepare for the upcoming launch we are looking for a range of skills to join the workforce. 

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP).
• A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount.
• A great salary increasing yearly, along with our competitive pension scheme.
• An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days. (inclusive of set shut down dates)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.

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