APW Engineer

Job description

Position Title

APW Engineer

Mission and Main Objectives

Support the delivery of THANKS contribution to Purchasing Supplier Cost Reduction, using established APW/kaizen tools.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Supporting Supplier cost reduction by development of key suppliers, via kaizen improvement activities for efficient operating processes. These aligned to Total delivered Cost and overall THANKS cost reduction targets.

Expanding the Alliance Production Way mindset within the supplier base using the following tools :- Kaizen systems/activities, Benchmarking, Cost Breakdown, Supplier Assessments and TdC road mapping.

Support Purchase with capacity validation & investment requests, to minimise Nissan's investment outlay.

Additional Tasks and responsibilities (include team management, if any)

Co-ordinate and facilitate cross-functional / Monozokuri and cross company teams.
Overseas travel is necessary to fulfill this role.

Function

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Type of Contract

Permanent

Site / Location of Position

United Kingdom - Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Legal Entity

(NTCE) Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd - Nissan Technical Center Europe - Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK

Part Time / Full Time

Full Time

Background & Experience

Working in the supplier field, candidates must have relevant manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics or Cost breakdown experience.

Previous experience of cross functional working, project management, management of change and a proven ability to communicate effectively is preferred.

Minimum education level:- College diploma.

Minimum Education Required

University degree

Specific Technical Skills

Core Production / IE / Engineering know how.
Good analytical skills.
Capable of gathering and understanding facts and data.
Must be able to work in a team across all levels.
PC literate.
Additional language skills an advantage

European Language

English

Language Level

Fluent

Anticipated Start Date

02-Nov-2015