Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

Methods Technician

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeQueensferry, South Queensferry, UK£43.3k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience in a similar foundry environment with involvement in methoding.
Demonstrable understanding and hands-on experience in planning workflow.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Instigate, calculate, design, and monitor all foundry methods.
Monitor, report, and recommend solutions for issues involving capacity constraints and excess capacity.
Provide technical advice and suggest improvements in quality systems and sample procedures.
Deliver cost-saving improvements across the plant, including reducing waste, improving casting yields, improving methoding systems, and introducing new technologies.
Provide technical assessments of foundry consumables.
Ensure method weights are up to date to deliver accurate casting weights.
Continuously improve production routes.

Job Description

As a Methods Technician you will be required to:

Our Methods Technician instigates, calculates, designs and
monitors all foundry methods.
Monitors, reports and recommends solutions on issues involving capacity constraints and excess capacity
Provides technical advice and suggest improvements in quality systems and sample procedures.
Delivers cost saving improvements across the plant, including; reduction of waste, improvements in casting yields, improvements in methoding systems and the introduction of new technologies..
Providing technical assessments of foundry consumables.
Ensuring method weights are up to date to deliver accurate casting weights.
Continuously improves production routes

Qualifications

Requirements for a Methods Technician:

Experience in similar foundry environment with involvement in Methoding
Demonstrable understanding and hands on experience in planning workflow
Good computer skills required (MS Office etc.)
Strong communication skills

Additional Information

Basic pay up to £43,344
Tailored training to help you learn and develop
Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

Progress Rail supplies a broad range of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry. Its offerings include advanced EMD locomotives and engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling systems, rail welding and maintenance-of-way equipment, along with locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support, and recycling operations. The company works by providing integrated products and services that cover design, manufacture, maintenance, and parts supply, enabling customers to operate rail networks efficiently. What sets Progress Rail apart is its scale as a Caterpillar company and its position as one of the largest diversified providers in the field, delivering end-to-end solutions with global reach, 24/7 customer support, and deep industry expertise. Its goal is to sustain the movement of goods and people for generations to come by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that support the ongoing needs of the rail industry.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boaz, AL
Founded: 1983

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