Facilities Engineer BIW

Our prestige engineering client is currently recruiting for the following role: Facilities Engineer BIW – £34/hr (Inside IR35) – Solihull – 6 Months (potential for renewal) Role: This role will support our client\’s 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 into our client\’s Solihull site. Key Accountabilities and 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 client 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 client\’s 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 client 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 to 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: – A sound engineering and manufacturing background with previous experience in Automotive 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 & Shut-down 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. Additional Information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors