Company Description
-Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide super materials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and the US.
Our mission
We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.
Our vision
With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities…
Job Description
- -The process engineering function plays an integral role in supporting Element Six’s production activities, ensuring processes are under control and performing at specified quality levels.
- This work includes understanding the fundamentals of processes engineering, process controls and continuous improvement.
- You will be the owner for process verification, validation and improvement.
- You will be responsible for creating / sustaining and improving processes
- Identification and control of key process performance parameters and measures, such as:
- Reporting, monitoring and governance of process control, Cpk.
- Establishes process control limits and ensures process is operating within limits and product meets quality requirements.
- Responsible for process capability and performance.
- Identify and implement countermeasures to meet process performance and yield targets
- Build deep dive understanding of process variables and implement root cause analysis to deliver robust solutions.
- You will be responsible for the creation, implementation and documentation of process specifications, such as:
- Create and maintain process control plans, specifications and support creation of standard work instructions.
- Takes ownership of process KPI’s /FMEA’s /control plans/ capability reports & continuous improvement plans
- Ensure BoMs and routes are correct and up to date
- You will be responsible for continuous improvement & process development, such as:
- Focal point for process change control
- Drive process improvement / cycle time reduction
- Lead PPS’, 3C’s to address process concerns, quality issues and implement countermeasures
- Proactively seek out new production technology to deliver step change advance in process capability.
Qualifications
- -A third level qualification in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Process/Production Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- An openness to new technologies and ability to follow-up on these independently.
- A motivated individual with strong can do attitude.
- Ability to lead, communicate and appropriately influence project team members and work with cross functional teams.
- Ability to relate and work effectively with staff at all levels in the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal across all management levels.
- Strong analytical skills.
