Grade 8 (£26,900) per annum – Grade 16 (£38,050) per annum, dependant on experience plus shift premium

Working as part of the Production Department, this varied role involves the development, support, and optimisation of grinding processes to ensure consistent manufacture of high-quality components.

Main Responsibilities & Activities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust grinding processes in line with production and quality requirements.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve grinding-related process and quality issues.
• Optimise grinding parameters including wheel selection, speeds, feeds, and dressing methods to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support new product and process introduction activities, including trials, validation, and documentation.
• Ensure grinding processes meet defined quality standards and customer requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Create, maintain, and update process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and control plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and process stability.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operation.
• Support process capability studies and ongoing monitoring of grinding processes.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Assist with training and development of operators in grinding processes and best practices.
• Carry out additional ‘reasonable tasks’ as required.

Essential:

• Proven experience in grinding processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of grinding principles, abrasive selection, dressing techniques, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Quality and Health & Safety focused.
• Organised, dependable, and forward thinking.