Process Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £36,000 i £42,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | IFAA198123 |
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Independent Forgings and Alloys have an exciting opportunity for a committed, driven and ambitious Process Engineer to join our journey to become the number one forging company in the world.
Over the last few years Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover and are continuing on this path. Due to this investment and growth, we are looking to expand our Engineering team and we are looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in complex manufacturing projects.
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Projects Manager you will be responsible for the implementation of improvement projects across the different manufacturing processes on site. Individual project management and delivery of cost saving, health & safety and business critical projects, delivering to a realistic timeframe and providing frequent progress updates. Along with involvement in group projects and contribute to the team’s goals/KPIs.
A typical day may include:
Support and aid departments with improvement projects highlighted by operators and area leads. Must be able to take different suggestions and provide a clear plan to the team which presents the most appropriate solution found.
Implementation of new products, processes and manufacturing techniques.
Optimisation and modification to existing processes and products; aiming to reduce cost and improve performance.
Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure changes conform to the customers standards.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the business and apply modern manufacturing techniques to improve performance and future-proof processes.
Use data capturing techniques to attain key production data; use analytic methods to correctly analyse the data to highlight potential opportunities for improvement.
Presenting regular project/task updates to different levels of management to capture progress. Taking responsibility for any over-due actions either individually or working with the other engineers to help get tasks on track.
Liaise and work cross-functionally with departments on all projects/tasks to ensure each project is delivered to its fullest potential and capture true benefits
Qualifications / Experience
Strong background in Project Management within Mechanical Engineering, ideally in complex multi process manufacturing
Experience from a wide range of manufacturing sectors within the metals sector
Good understanding of CAD packages ideally both 2D and 3D
Strong knowledge of quality functions, such as root cause / corrective actions
Health and Safety conscious with a pro-active approach to improving safety standards across the site
Understanding of CI / Lean tools (PFMEA, VSM, DMAIC, LEAN / 6 SIGMA)
About Independent Forgings
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.
Why work for us?
At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.
We offer you:
Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
Free work wear and PPE.
Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
Over the last few years Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover and are continuing on this path. Due to this investment and growth, we are looking to expand our Engineering team and we are looking for an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in complex manufacturing projects.
Main Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Projects Manager you will be responsible for the implementation of improvement projects across the different manufacturing processes on site. Individual project management and delivery of cost saving, health & safety and business critical projects, delivering to a realistic timeframe and providing frequent progress updates. Along with involvement in group projects and contribute to the team’s goals/KPIs.
A typical day may include:
Support and aid departments with improvement projects highlighted by operators and area leads. Must be able to take different suggestions and provide a clear plan to the team which presents the most appropriate solution found.
Implementation of new products, processes and manufacturing techniques.
Optimisation and modification to existing processes and products; aiming to reduce cost and improve performance.
Work closely with technical and quality teams to ensure changes conform to the customers standards.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the business and apply modern manufacturing techniques to improve performance and future-proof processes.
Use data capturing techniques to attain key production data; use analytic methods to correctly analyse the data to highlight potential opportunities for improvement.
Presenting regular project/task updates to different levels of management to capture progress. Taking responsibility for any over-due actions either individually or working with the other engineers to help get tasks on track.
Liaise and work cross-functionally with departments on all projects/tasks to ensure each project is delivered to its fullest potential and capture true benefits
Qualifications / Experience
Strong background in Project Management within Mechanical Engineering, ideally in complex multi process manufacturing
Experience from a wide range of manufacturing sectors within the metals sector
Good understanding of CAD packages ideally both 2D and 3D
Strong knowledge of quality functions, such as root cause / corrective actions
Health and Safety conscious with a pro-active approach to improving safety standards across the site
Understanding of CI / Lean tools (PFMEA, VSM, DMAIC, LEAN / 6 SIGMA)
About Independent Forgings
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a 680 000ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.
Why work for us?
At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.
We offer you:
Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.
Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
Wellhub – access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
Free work wear and PPE.
Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.