Manufacturing Process/ Production Engineer

ICE trikes is an ever growing company that prides itself on producing high quality cycling products. As a dedicated innovator, ICE trikes continues to thrive. Its year-on-year continual growth means ICE is expanding once again. ICE are now looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to move its production processes forward. We are currently recruiting for a manufacturing process/production engineer to join our team and drive heightened operational performance through the continuous improvement of our processes and equipment, whilst ensuring that set efficiency and quality targets are maintained and improved.

Aim

To develop production processes and flow, in order to achieve ICE Trikes ambitious targets for quality, productivity and lead-time reduction. Good gains in efficiency have been made already but ICE is now looking to move to the next level in increasing efficiencies whilst maintaining its high quality. This is a new role here at ICE and therefore there it is an opportunity for the right person to flourish and become a part of an ever growing team of focused and dedicated team members.

Key Measures

• Productivity improvement (as per plan)
• Quality improvement – reduction in scrap and rework
• New product introduction, reduce lead-times to reach mass production standards
• Health and safety, reduction in minor accidents and near misses

Broad responsibilities of the role

• Define QC procedures for existing products
• Produce detailed process sheets for existing products
• Improve flow of production through procedure and process design
• Work with design team to implement new products and design processes and QC procedures for new designs
• Put forward ideas and proposals for design changes to improve workflow and process
• Establish a robust and team-based problem solving activity

The ideal candidate would have:

Qualifications/experience

• Degree or equivalent in engineering
• Lean or Sigma qualified (or similar equivalent methodology)
• Knowledge of best practice approach in manufacturing

Other

• Experience with Solid works
• Team player
• Good communicator across all levels
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good appreciation of detail
• Interest in cycling

Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd was established in 1998 and design and manufacture world leading recumbent tricycles, ICE Trikes.

The company has always been at the forefront of design and innovation within the industry and have an enormous portfolio of achievements spanning two decades. With an enviable class leading reputation for high performance, durability and the design application of their products all of which is underpinned by an extremely skilled team specialising in the manufacture of the products. The quality of our products is second to none and we invest heavily in maintaining that with process innovation and a working with a highly motivated and dedicated team.

We are inviting applications from candidates to join the Team here at ICE HQ in Cornwall. We currently sell our products into 33 countries worldwide and are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to work with us to expand beyond current levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a fast growing team within the cycling industry driven by positive customer demand for the very best trikes that are available to buy.

There are many benefits to living and working in Cornwall. Within a short walk or ride from our H/Q here in Falmouth there are some fantastic amenities such as countryside walks, beaches, fitness gym and some great cafes and cycling opportunities. Using these facilities is encouraged during lunch breaks.

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• Closing date for applications:  30/4/21