International Safety Components (ISC) is a leading global provider of height safety equipment. We design and manufacture equipment for a variety of industries, including arborist, rope access, rope rescue, and adventure parks.
As an industry pioneer with origins dating back to 1966, ISC has a reputation for developing innovative safety solutions for workers at height. At our company headquarters in North Wales, our highly skilled design and manufacturing team takes our innovative product ideas and transforms them from raw materials to finished products.
We maintain rigorous product testing and quality assurance programmes, and employ state-of-the-art machinery operated by experienced technicians and operators to ensure our products are of the highest quality.
Key elements to our success are our company values and culture. As a team-oriented, independent company, we care about people - from our employees, to our partners, to our customers. We treat working at height as a community - we don’t just want to supply products, we want to engage with our end-users and meet their needs.
The Role
This role will provide support to the manufacturing and engineering teams. You'll take an active role in supporting projects aimed at designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
This role also supports the operations team with technical support of daily manufacturing activities as well as new product launches. You will be based at our production facility in Llandygai Industrial Estate, Bangor (North Wales).
Main areas of responsibility are as follows, but are not limited to:
Support on manufacturing momentum products as well as new product launches.
Support the operations team as a front-line engineer working with assemblers and operators and troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
Assist on projects focused on designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
Engage with cross-functional business teams to meet daily production schedules and lead improvement strategies and initiatives.
Be involved in projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing team.
Investigate and produce engineering reports for customer returns and internal manufacturing/quality concerns.
Control and update manufacturing control documentation (manufacturing work instructions).
Process, co-ordinate, and implement engineering change requests (ECRs). Includes making drawing updates and implementing changes to manufacturing processes and bills of materials on the ERP system.
Conduct process FMEAs and process validations.
Improve product quality, labour efficiency, and throughput utilising Lean manufacturing concepts.
Support with the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment.
Work with product development to ensure design for manufacturability, support DVT and pre-production phases, and support new product introduction into manufacturing processes.
Play a key role in developing and maintaining a vibrant 5S factory system.
Maintain good housekeeping, a healthy and safe work environment and the safe use of equipment and machinery.
Be innovative, resourceful, and maintain good communication at all times.
Have the ability to multitask, prioritise work and make data-driven decisions.
Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
About You
Qualifications
BSc in an engineering/technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
Previous manufacturing engineering work an advantage.
Lean manufacturing/5S systems experience would be an advantage.
Structured problem solving.
Data analysis.
Knowledge & skills
A strong understanding of materials, mechanics and production manufacturing processes (forging, CNC machining, presswork and assembly).
Able to produce and understand detailed technical drawings.
Proficient in the use of 2D and 3D design software, preferably Solidworks and AutoCAD/Draftsight.
Highly literate and numerate, able to investigate problems and analyse data.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (Preference: Epicor) an advantage.
Well organised, ability to prioritise workload and deliver to commitments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Lean manufacturing concepts.
Personal Qualities
Self-motivated and able to lead initiatives.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation.
Flexibility to support team needs as situations arise and when extra hours may be required.
High attention to detail.
Structured approach to problem solving and improving processes.
Driven to achieve results.
Positive “can do” attitude.
Strong inter-personal skills/great team player.
Benefits
A competitive salary, reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
Additional leave.
Company pension.
On-site parking.
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How to Apply
If you feel you have the experience and skills that we are looking for, please email your CV along with a cover letter detailing why you are the right person to join our dedicated team, to recruitment@iscwales.com.
