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23.11.2025
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West Pharma Technical Lead CNC Mills United Kingdom, England
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Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis). Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders. Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be...
Description:
Hours: Day shift (36 hour week)
In this role, you will be liaising with the Area Manager to ensure that Production and Quality Targets are met in accordance with the Production Plan and Product Specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevent Technical queries within the department are resolved and actioned accordingly.
The post holder would also be responsible for ensuring the set-up and operation of CNC milling machines and Surface Grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. In addition, developing and maintaining control of Technical Procedures relating to the relevant Milling Operations.
You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
- Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders
- Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be to manipulate CNC Programs for machine optimization
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Compile accurate SOI’s in order to provide clear process instruction to ensure proper use of equipment and assets and optimum product quality
- Responsible for developing appropriate and relevant control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
- Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings in consultation with the CAD/CAM Department
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
- Ensure that the Milling Area is kept clean, tidy and organized in order to provide a good working environment
- Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
- Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment
- Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
- Responsible for leading and championing Lean Sigma programs and activities
- Responsible for driving the Department to support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
- Support the Area Manager with work scheduling
- Deputise for the Mould Milling Technical Lead as appropriate
- Deputise for the Area Manager as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in setting, programming & operation of CNC equipment
- Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
- Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
- Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
- Experienced and conversant PC user
- Desirable:
- Experience in Fanuc machine tool controls
- Experience in multi-axis machine tools
- Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
- Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
- Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
- Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
- Experienced in Offline programming & part verification
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23.11.2025
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West Pharma Sr Molding Process Engineer United Kingdom, England
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Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders. Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills. Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery. Final assembly...
Description:
In this role, you will set and operate various Toolmaking activities including various CNC, NC and manual machines in the manufacture, assembly, maintenance and repair of plastic injection & elastomer moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. You will demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilisation of equipment. Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting Technical Leaders and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives. You would also be expected to Mentor and share best practices with less experienced colleagues. You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders
- Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills
- Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery
- Final assembly activities and processes for new plastic and elastomer injection/compression moulds and press-tools
- Problem solving, repair, maintenance and modification of existing tooling
- Provide technical support to design & production contractors and site CADCAM & production staff
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Define and comply with appropriate process control plans
- Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
- Comply with process work instructions, maintenance and safety schedules
- Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
- Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
- Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
- Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment.
- Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
- Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities
- Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in plastic injection mould and press-tool manufacture
- Extensive experience in NC & conventional Toolroom machinery
- Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders & Cylindrical Grinders
- Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
- Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
- Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Experienced and conversant PC user
- Desirable:
- Experience in elastomer injection/compression moulds
- Experience in on-machine programming, setting and operation of CNC Toolroom machinery
- Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders, Cylindrical Grinders, EDM & WEDM
- Experience in setting and operation of CNC Jig Grinders
- Experienced in offline programming & part verification
- Experience in operation of CMMs (Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines)
- Familiarity and experience of tool-design (mould & press-tool)
- Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
Travel Requirements:
- There are no regular travel requirements for this role
Physical Requirements:
- Medium – exerting up to 22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 4kg of force constantly to move objects
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23.11.2025
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West Pharma HR Business Partner United Kingdom, England
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Support the HR Manager UK and the business as appropriate with the implementation of ‘global’ / ‘regional’ and key ‘local’ HR projects and initiatives and strategies across both sites. Support...
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the HR Manager UK and the business as appropriate with the implementation of ‘global’ / ‘regional’ and key ‘local’ HR projects and initiatives and strategies across both sites.
- Support the HR Manager with delivering on HR and Site KPI’s
- Lead on the recruitment and selection for all positions, across both sites (Support with interviews, ensuring managers are clear with aptitude tests, complete offers etc.) promoting the business as an employee of choice
- Assist with employee on-boarding, ensuring robust plans are in place for all new hires.
- Take responsibility for the short term absence management process, ensure timely meetings and make referrals to Occupational Health
- Implementation of HR policies and practices whilst identifying, managing and mitigating people risks from both an employment law and engagement perspective
- Take responsibility for providing advice and guidance relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Working with the senior leadership team to ensure clear people outcomes that add value and deliver to business objectives
- Working with Senior Managers to plan, advise and support implementation of change projects as appropriate
- Supporting senior leaders and managers in succession planning, ensuring effective deployment of people and skills needed for the future
- Have a full understanding of the WEST payroll system/s and provide cover for payroll in the absence of the HR & Payroll Specialist.
- Understanding of the work of business areas, contributing to business objectives with professional and business credibility
- Drive continual improvement with forward thinking HR practices and initiatives to underpin a strong HR strategy that aligns to West’s core values
- Support with the sourcing and implementation of compensation incentives
- Liaising with key stakeholders across the business in the coordination of learning initiatives.
- Act as a support for the Apprentices and their Mentor and point of contact for the college
- Maintenance and continuous improvement of the HR software systems to include liaison with the relevant software suppliers and corporate IT eg (SAP HC, ADP, WTG, HR Sharepoint etc).
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
- Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person, who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at work.
- Work in a safe manner and stay alert, in order to avoid injury to themselves or other employees and avoid damage to the company’s equipment and property.
- Follow all safety rules and requirements and provide feedback to co-workers working unsafely.
- Use any personal protective equipment or clothing, suitable appliance, equipment or other means for securing his/her safety, health and welfare while at work.
- They shall not perform a job that for they were not trained to perform and they shall inform their supervisor in this case.
- Partner with management on all the provisions taken by West to ensure the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
- SEE-DO-SAY Something: Respond to unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and near misses. Apply mitigation measures, and report to supervisor.
- Stop Think Act: Discuss problems openly with colleagues and leaders before taking action in a non-routine situation.
- Employees will not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, equipment or other means provided.
- Each employee will attend and follow training required by West.
- Employees shall not be under the influence of intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs and inform their supervisor of a disease, illness or prescribed medication that may add to risk.
Education
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a HR related discipline
- Bachelor's Degree or Level 5 in relevant business or human resources discipline is a distinct advantage
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years HR experience or equivalent in education required
- Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Self-motivated individual with a passion for and key interest in career development within Learning & Development
- Experience in the area of learning and development, minimum of one year.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well within teams and independently.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Strong customer focus mind set
- Experience with on-boarding new hires an advantage.
- High level of personal resilience, able to remain highly effective and flexible in changing business circumstances
- Experience with e-learning software tools an advantage.
- Knowledge of Med-tech environment and products an advantage.
- Strong administration & analytical skills and ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of LMS (SuccessFactors) an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a busy and deadline orientated environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to work on own initiative, pro-active
- Strong competence in IT.
Shift
- 36 hour working week 8am-4pm
- Based between two locations; Bodmin and St. Austell (x3 days, x2 days)
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22.11.2025
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West Pharma CNC Miller Night Shift United Kingdom, England
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Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis). Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders. Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be...
Description:
Hours: Day shift (36 hour week)
In this role, you will be liaising with the Area Manager to ensure that Production and Quality Targets are met in accordance with the Production Plan and Product Specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevent Technical queries within the department are resolved and actioned accordingly.
The post holder would also be responsible for ensuring the set-up and operation of CNC milling machines and Surface Grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. In addition, developing and maintaining control of Technical Procedures relating to the relevant Milling Operations.
You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
- Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders
- Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be to manipulate CNC Programs for machine optimization
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Compile accurate SOI’s in order to provide clear process instruction to ensure proper use of equipment and assets and optimum product quality
- Responsible for developing appropriate and relevant control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
- Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings in consultation with the CAD/CAM Department
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
- Ensure that the Milling Area is kept clean, tidy and organized in order to provide a good working environment
- Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
- Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment
- Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
- Responsible for leading and championing Lean Sigma programs and activities
- Responsible for driving the Department to support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
- Support the Area Manager with work scheduling
- Deputise for the Mould Milling Technical Lead as appropriate
- Deputise for the Area Manager as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in setting, programming & operation of CNC equipment
- Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
- Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
- Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
- Experienced and conversant PC user
- Desirable:
- Experience in Fanuc machine tool controls
- Experience in multi-axis machine tools
- Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
- Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
- Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
- Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
- Experienced in Offline programming & part verification
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22.11.2025
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West Pharma Global Senior Process Engineer m/f/d United Kingdom, England
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Support the HR Manager UK and the business as appropriate with the implementation of ‘global’ / ‘regional’ and key ‘local’ HR projects and initiatives and strategies across both sites. Support...
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the HR Manager UK and the business as appropriate with the implementation of ‘global’ / ‘regional’ and key ‘local’ HR projects and initiatives and strategies across both sites.
- Support the HR Manager with delivering on HR and Site KPI’s
- Lead on the recruitment and selection for all positions, across both sites (Support with interviews, ensuring managers are clear with aptitude tests, complete offers etc.) promoting the business as an employee of choice
- Assist with employee on-boarding, ensuring robust plans are in place for all new hires.
- Take responsibility for the short term absence management process, ensure timely meetings and make referrals to Occupational Health
- Implementation of HR policies and practices whilst identifying, managing and mitigating people risks from both an employment law and engagement perspective
- Take responsibility for providing advice and guidance relating to disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Working with the senior leadership team to ensure clear people outcomes that add value and deliver to business objectives
- Working with Senior Managers to plan, advise and support implementation of change projects as appropriate
- Supporting senior leaders and managers in succession planning, ensuring effective deployment of people and skills needed for the future
- Have a full understanding of the WEST payroll system/s and provide cover for payroll in the absence of the HR & Payroll Specialist.
- Understanding of the work of business areas, contributing to business objectives with professional and business credibility
- Drive continual improvement with forward thinking HR practices and initiatives to underpin a strong HR strategy that aligns to West’s core values
- Support with the sourcing and implementation of compensation incentives
- Liaising with key stakeholders across the business in the coordination of learning initiatives.
- Act as a support for the Apprentices and their Mentor and point of contact for the college
- Maintenance and continuous improvement of the HR software systems to include liaison with the relevant software suppliers and corporate IT eg (SAP HC, ADP, WTG, HR Sharepoint etc).
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Compliance to all local site Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
- Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Take reasonable care for their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person, who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at work.
- Work in a safe manner and stay alert, in order to avoid injury to themselves or other employees and avoid damage to the company’s equipment and property.
- Follow all safety rules and requirements and provide feedback to co-workers working unsafely.
- Use any personal protective equipment or clothing, suitable appliance, equipment or other means for securing his/her safety, health and welfare while at work.
- They shall not perform a job that for they were not trained to perform and they shall inform their supervisor in this case.
- Partner with management on all the provisions taken by West to ensure the safety, health and welfare of its employees.
- SEE-DO-SAY Something: Respond to unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and near misses. Apply mitigation measures, and report to supervisor.
- Stop Think Act: Discuss problems openly with colleagues and leaders before taking action in a non-routine situation.
- Employees will not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, equipment or other means provided.
- Each employee will attend and follow training required by West.
- Employees shall not be under the influence of intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs and inform their supervisor of a disease, illness or prescribed medication that may add to risk.
Education
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in a HR related discipline
- Bachelor's Degree or Level 5 in relevant business or human resources discipline is a distinct advantage
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years HR experience or equivalent in education required
- Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Self-motivated individual with a passion for and key interest in career development within Learning & Development
- Experience in the area of learning and development, minimum of one year.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well within teams and independently.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Strong customer focus mind set
- Experience with on-boarding new hires an advantage.
- High level of personal resilience, able to remain highly effective and flexible in changing business circumstances
- Experience with e-learning software tools an advantage.
- Knowledge of Med-tech environment and products an advantage.
- Strong administration & analytical skills and ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of LMS (SuccessFactors) an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a busy and deadline orientated environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to work on own initiative, pro-active
- Strong competence in IT.
Shift
- 36 hour working week 8am-4pm
- Based between two locations; Bodmin and St. Austell (x3 days, x2 days)
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22.11.2025
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West Pharma Senior Toolmaker/Grinder United Kingdom, England
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Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders. Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills. Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery. Final assembly...
Description:
In this role, you will set and operate various Toolmaking activities including various CNC, NC and manual machines in the manufacture, assembly, maintenance and repair of plastic injection & elastomer moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. You will demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilisation of equipment. Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities, whilst supporting Technical Leaders and Managers to meet quality, delivery and cost objectives. You would also be expected to Mentor and share best practices with less experienced colleagues. You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & operate CNC/NC grinders including surface, centerless, cylindrical and jig grinders
- Set & operate NC and manual lathes and mills
- Set & operate EDM and WEDM machinery
- Final assembly activities and processes for new plastic and elastomer injection/compression moulds and press-tools
- Problem solving, repair, maintenance and modification of existing tooling
- Provide technical support to design & production contractors and site CADCAM & production staff
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Define and comply with appropriate process control plans
- Comply with all machine instructions and ensure proper use of equipment and assets
- Comply with process work instructions, maintenance and safety schedules
- Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
- Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Ensure that your work area(s) are always kept clean and tidy
- Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
- Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment.
- Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
- Responsible for supporting and contributing to Lean Sigma programs and activities
- Support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in plastic injection mould and press-tool manufacture
- Extensive experience in NC & conventional Toolroom machinery
- Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders & Cylindrical Grinders
- Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
- Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
- Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Experienced and conversant PC user
- Desirable:
- Experience in elastomer injection/compression moulds
- Experience in on-machine programming, setting and operation of CNC Toolroom machinery
- Mills, Lathes, Surface Grinders, Cylindrical Grinders, EDM & WEDM
- Experience in setting and operation of CNC Jig Grinders
- Experienced in offline programming & part verification
- Experience in operation of CMMs (Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines)
- Familiarity and experience of tool-design (mould & press-tool)
- Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
Travel Requirements:
- There are no regular travel requirements for this role
Physical Requirements:
- Medium – exerting up to 22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 4kg of force constantly to move objects
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14.09.2025
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West Pharma Area Manager CAD/CAM United Kingdom, England
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Manage a production team in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and the objectives defined by their hierarchy. Lead the CADCAM, HSM and EDM production teams and...
Description:
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Job Summary
In this role, you will be liaising with the Planning & Production Manager to ensure that Production and Quality targets are met in accordance with the Plant and Customer requirements.
- Manage a production team in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and the objectives defined by their hierarchy.
- Lead the CADCAM, HSM and EDM production teams and ensure continued development.
- Ensure upward and downward communication with the production team and their hierarchy (represents West’s management)
- Analyse situations and implement preventive and corrective actions accordingly.
You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a team of tooling Engineers and Operators for CADCAM, HSM and EDM in compliance with safety rules, good manufacturing practices, quality standards and objectives In consultation with Technical Leads, provide technical consultation and guidance to the Team
- Manage plant wide tool design processes and systems and liaise with Global Design Engineering on tool design matters
- Program machine tools and issue associated drawings and information to production as appropriate
- Plan and allocate resources in order to meet Production requirements
- Ensure systems are relevant and effective through control of Department procedures and audits
- Ensure communication and alignment with upstream and downstream processes and other Departments
- Ensure all Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to and manage associated behaviour
- Manage department Quality in line with Product specifications
- Report, resolve and escalate accidents, incidents, HSE regularities and ensure that all workplace inspections are completed and sufficient
- Ensure Training and Development needs are identified and delivered to ensure competence and compliance of the Team
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Ensure relevant SOI’s are completed and understood by the Team
- Ensure control plans, maintenance and safety schedules are accurate, up to date and followed
- Responsible for the general housekeeping and presentation of relevant Departments and ensure progress and compliance of 6S systems
Ensure the Team's PPE is used and maintained appropriately - Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment
Education
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience in Engineering and/or Toolmaking
- Desirable: Some experience in a supervisory or management role
- Desirable:Formal supervisory training NVQ level 3(or equivalent qualification/work experience)
- Desirable:Higher National Certificate (or Higher qualification) in Engineering Discipline
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
- Experience of Managing a team in a Production and Engineering environment
- Good communication, professional and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge/experience of engineering design principles and drawing conventions
- Knowledge/experience in setting & programming CNC equipment
- Knowledge/experience of Milling and EDM processes
- Knowledge/experience of use of measuring equipment
- Experienced and conversant PC user
Desirable:
- Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
- Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience in CAD and/or CAM
Physical Requirements
Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
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Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis). Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders. Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be...
Description:
Hours: Day shift (36 hour week)
In this role, you will be liaising with the Area Manager to ensure that Production and Quality Targets are met in accordance with the Production Plan and Product Specifications. You will be responsible for ensuring all relevent Technical queries within the department are resolved and actioned accordingly.
The post holder would also be responsible for ensuring the set-up and operation of CNC milling machines and Surface Grinders in the manufacture and repair of elastomer & plastic moulds, press-tools and other tooling components. In addition, developing and maintaining control of Technical Procedures relating to the relevant Milling Operations.
You will comply with the company’s safety, environmental and quality policies at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set & Operate CNC milling machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
- Set & Operate CNC/NC surface grinders
- Liaise with the CAD/CAM team to develop and control CNC Programs and be to manipulate CNC Programs for machine optimization
- Comply with all corporate and local site Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures and regulations
- Compile accurate SOI’s in order to provide clear process instruction to ensure proper use of equipment and assets and optimum product quality
- Responsible for developing appropriate and relevant control plans, maintenance and safety schedules
- Read, understand & be able to challenge Engineering drawings in consultation with the CAD/CAM Department
- Act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Guiding Principles
- Report and resolve any near miss accidents, incidents or HSE irregularities and prevent future occurrences
- Carry out HSE and Workplace Inspections
- Ensure that the Milling Area is kept clean, tidy and organized in order to provide a good working environment
- Ensure your PPE is used and maintained correctly
- Demonstrate and use a proactive mindset in order to actively develop processes to increase automation and utilization of equipment
- Ensure maximum machine efficiency through effective prioritization and use of machine automation
- Responsible for leading and championing Lean Sigma programs and activities
- Responsible for driving the Department to support the business in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives
- Actively resolve reported issues, problems or irregularities within your area of control and escalate matters where required via the LDMS escalation process
- Support the Area Manager with work scheduling
- Deputise for the Mould Milling Technical Lead as appropriate
- Deputise for the Area Manager as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Required: Formal engineering apprenticeship to NVQ3 level/City and Guilds or equivalent relevant work experience
- Desirable: Higher National Certificate in Engineering Discipline
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Required:
- Extensive experience in setting, programming & operation of CNC equipment
- Extensive experience of use of measuring equipment
- Extensive experience of interpreting Engineering drawings
- Extensive experience of modern cutting tools and techniques
- Experience in conventional toolroom machinery (mills, lathes, surface grinders)
- Experienced and conversant PC user
- Desirable:
- Experience in Fanuc machine tool controls
- Experience in multi-axis machine tools
- Experience in elastomer mould, plastic mould and press-tool manufacture
- Knowledge of other toolroom machinery (cylindrical grinders, EDM, WEDM)
- Experience in automation processes & database managed machine tools
- Experience of “Lean Manufacturing” techniques
- Experienced in Offline programming & part verification
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