Job title: Methods Engineer - Rail and Rolling Stock
Job location: Ilford

I am recruiting for a Methods Engineer to join my client based in Ilford providing support to rolling stock projects in a depot environment.

Key Accountabilities:

*Improve manufacturing efficiency through the implementation of competitive and innovative new methods and processes.
*Ensure project compliance against customer specifications, engineering specifications, drawings and current legislation.
*Support the site functions in delivering all of its projects safely, on time, to the quality standards set and at a competitive cost.
*Undertake project first fit outs.
*Manage and resolve technical queries in a timely manner.
*Create Bills of Materials.
*Create Labour estimates.
*Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.
*Produce work record books and work instructions.
*Design and implementation of jigs, tooling, stillages.
*Design of material kits required for use by production teams.
*Work with site teams on process improvement initiatives.
*Evaluate technical specifications and produce reports as required.
*Undertake technical investigations working with site teams, suppliers and customers
*Assist with the compiling of bid data.
*Assess customer variations with a view to implementing.
*Identify and execute cost saving initiatives.
*Create Level 5 throughput plans.
*Perform other duties as assigned by the Methods Manager.

Required Skills and Experience:

*Apprenticeship/HNC in an engineering discipline.
*Good communication and presentation skills
*Possess previous experience of working within the rail industry or a heavy engineering company
*Possess a high level of commitment and ability to work on his/her own initiative and to tight deadlines, whilst demonstrating a flexible approach, particularly in relation to working hours and location.
*Have strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.

Contact Information:
Email: <email address removed>
Phone: <phone number removed>


Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.