Process Planning Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Process Planning Engineer to join our client on an initial 6 month contract from their site in Broughton, Flintshire. PLEASE NOTE: You must have demonstrable SAP experience on your CV in order to be shortlisted for the position.

PROCESS PLANNING ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £40.66 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Responsible for optimizing line balancing (SLB) and industrial sequencing to ensure on-time delivery within takt time and optimal resource deployment. Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing efficiency through performance monitoring, CVAT analysis, and reduction of efficiency losses (white/red space).

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating and maintaining PERT charts and Standard Line Balancing (SLB) to enable Production Pace Control (PPC).
• Monitoring manufacturing performance, analysing gaps, and implementing improvements.
• Reducing efficiency losses through white/red space and VA/NVA analysis, with focus on critical path optimisation.
• Improving processes and serial allocated time through shop floor observation and data analysis.
• Translating industrial requirements to design and supply chain, and assessing the impact of modifications.
• Maintaining and governing the Standard Time Value (STV) database, ensuring adherence to STV standards and golden rules.
• Developing and updating methods, processes, AOS elements, and digital tools related to STV/SLB.
• Ensuring stakeholder competence through training, coaching, and user support.
• Supporting industrial setup evolution and performance analysis.