Manufacturing Facilities Engineer (Contract)

Role: Facility Engineer Start Date: June
Work Location: West Midlands, UK

Description
This role will support global manufacturing strategy and deliver world class facility solutions through product implementation programmes, technology innovation and legacy facility improvement projects.
T&PPG/BIW/Paint Facilities Conveyor Team are responsible for introduction of new facilities, materials product lines and new/ current vehicle freshening programs at Solihull site .

Role Responsibilities;
Assess feasibility of new facilities and processes, development and management of projects for cost, quality and timing
Support the area by providing the required capability and capacity at facilities and supporting equipment, aligned to the programme milestones, launch plans and production requirements.
Complete feasibility and cost evaluations for proposed new or modified facilities and processes define robust delivery plans with minimised disruption to operations.
Develop engineering solutions that are suited to the capabilities of appropriate facility and its associated process characteristics as directed.
Develop robust/lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or process/operational efficiency improvements.
Manage Contractors in strict accordance with the Control of Contractors procedures.
Manage, maintain and develop all Health, Safety and Operational Risk Management processes and site-specific processes and systems at the area.
Contribute to the on-going Environmental Innovation and Reporting (Energy, Water, Waste) compliance with standards.
Co-ordinate the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
Work closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines across deliver programs & facility projects to cost targets and timing.
Provide a Manufacturing Engineering support role to Plant personnel as a member of cross-functional teams for problem solving and continuous improvement activities with regard to Safety, Quality & Cost
Be responsible for management of facility documentation on the projects they work on in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting TS, ISO, SHARP, LQOS & FPS internal and external audits.
Lead & partake in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams through all project phases ensuring company procurement procedures are met & adhered to.
Track project based KPI\’s & make ready for report out to departmental manager on a weekly basis.
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Skills & Experience
An individual with a customer first mind-set who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
An individual who is results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment.
An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas.
An effective team player who supports team members.
An individual who is able to question, constructively challenge and look for creative ways to deliver against manufacturing requirements.
An individual who is resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure.
An individual who is enthusiastic, pro-active, problem solver, Can-do attitude, self-motivated, team player with good interpersonal skills, negotiating skills, good written and oral communication skills and is tenacious.
A sound engineering and manufacturing background with previous experience in Facilities Development and Engineering.
Proven experience and understanding of process conveyor technologies.
Experience of reliability and maintainability principals and an understanding of the environmental impacts of engineering solutions.
Degree qualified or equivalent Engineering experience preferred.
Ability to control & Manage suppliers (both Material & Equipment).
Ability to control & manage project budgets.
Have a working knowledge of the application of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
Have the ability to work unsupervised (at times) to a set of objectives & targets.
Must be flexible with regard to working hours as role requires after hours, weekend & Shutdown working delivering objectives & targets.
Experience of delivering both operational and strategic transactional and Facilities Management solutions across an array of engineering sites, buildings and customer types.
Experience within the Facilities development across a variety of industries and geographies.
Contract and performance management experience.
Good working knowledge of CDM regulations.
Have previous experience of Supplier selection and tender management.
Have a working knowledge of electrical control systems employed with automated equipment & conveyor equipment.