Job Description

Flex-Tek, a division within Smiths Group, is a global leader in engineered components that heat and move fluids and gases, is seeking a Product and Process Engineer to join our Merthyr Tydfil team.

We serve diverse industries, including aerospace, medical, industrial, and domestic appliances.

We are global company committed to innovation and efficiency, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects in industries such as aerospace, medical, and construction.

At Flex-Tek, your work will drive safety and performance across a variety of sectors, making a real difference in everyday life.

As Product and Process Engineer, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

Implementing controlled process improvements that enhance performance of either product and/or process and improve the customer experience.
Working closely with the business team to understand the cost and value proposition of products.
Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
Identifying opportunities to improve process performance, reduce waste, and cost reduction.
Monitoring data to identify trends where continuous improvement projects can deliver sustainable improvements.
Ensure appropriate controls and approval processes are strictly enforced for process changes.
Utilize appropriate tools to manage and track transformations and their impact.
Ensure root cause analysis is completed where appropriate and appropriate corrective measures are implemented.
Drive the continuous improvement strategy onsite including delivery of measurable improvements in efficiency and cost saving.
Provide support to operations team to identify trends in performance, leading to opportunities to predict future improvements and opportunities.
Project manage utilising the skill resource of the technical team, multiple development projects, whilst understanding and meeting required deadlines.
Act as a subject matter expert for process design, material flow and layout.
Act as key interface with client on development projects and issues.
Always work collaboratively with IT functions and ensure process design and master data are aligned.

Skills & Experience

Proven background working for a manufacturer
Understanding of Management MRP systems
Capability to read and produce Product drawings
Proficient in Solidworks and 3D/2D CAD
Skilled in creating 3D prints of jig and fixtures
Competencies/Understanding of creating PPAP & FAIRS
Strong Process Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Degree educated or with proven relative experience.
Strong understanding of Lean principles, tools and techniques.
Six Sigma would be an advantage.
Data analysis skills.
Being comfortable working with other staff, face to face, at all levels of the business.
Experience of running CI events.
Ability to interpret data and derive solid conclusions from analysis.
Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel & PowerPoint.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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