Key responsibilities
Quality Inspection
Ensure required inspection, instrument programming, test, or calibration in accordance to the defined procedures. Day to day and direct metallurgical support required for, but not limited to:
Improvement/Innovation
Responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of measurement systems and procedures to ensure valid results. Also, lead/ support Capex projects– Planning thru execution.
Operational Compliance
Define procedures for laboratory activity (measurement, instrument programming, test, calibration, etc) and ensure compliance to external measurement standards and related GKN specific requirements.
Team Development
Train and maintainan adequate workforce to complete Operational Compliance Goals and Objectives.
Audit Compliance
Administer shop floor laboratory activities and provide measurement services. Perform Product Audits to ensure compliance to product specifications at all stages of manufacture.
Solutions Analysis
Identify and support the resolution of problems related to the material and/or manufacturing process. Provide technical expertise and insights during design, preproduction, production, and failure analysis.
Data Collection and Analysis
Generate internal and external reports for product/process validation, material approval, capability studies, and customer specific issues. Interpret results and document conclusions. Ensure appropriate documented information and test samples are retained as evidence of the results.
Operating Machine or Equipment
Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Responsible for the development, maintenance, and improvement of measurement systems and procedures to ensure valid results.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Process Reporting
Generate internal and external reports for product/process validation, material approval, capability studies, and customer specific issues. Interpret results and document conclusions. Ensure appropriate documented information and test samples are retained as evidence of the results.
Laboratory Development
Lead laboratory continuous improvement activities in physical and/or metallurgical measurements of materials, components, and assemblies. Promote advanced technologies within the lab.
Values & Behaviours
Ingenious: Manages complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Ingenious: Effective decision making
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Ingenious: Driving continuous improvement
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Ingenious: Commercial mindset
Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, gathers the financial data and metrics essential for the role; interprets quantitative and financial data accurately; seeks guidance, as appropriate.
Ingenious: Applying internal and external insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, shows considerable business insight, beyond the fundamentals. Asks probing questions and draws on a variety of sources to gain insight and to explore business drivers or industry trends.
Collaborative: Builds relationships
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.
Principled: Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Principled: Communicates effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.
Principled: Manages challenging conversations
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
Driven: Prioritisation
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Skills
Health and Safety
Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
Policy and Regulation
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
Data Collection and Analysis
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Verbal Communication
Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
Compliance Management
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
Data Control
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.
Planning and Organizing
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
Review and Reporting
Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
Organisational Context
Role directly reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Role matrix-reporting relationship with: Quality Manager
Other key internal relationships: Thermal Process Engineering, VS Manager(s)
Key external relationships: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Roxboro
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Material science or Equivalent Level
Experience
Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years)
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