Job Description

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.



At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.



We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.



We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.



Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.



To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.



By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Purpose of the Role

The Production Engineer is positioned between production and the business with a focus on two main areas:




Support the manufacturing and production teams by resolving challenges quickly and efficiently to ensure that the flow of product delivery is maintained. To look to improve our products and capabilities by developing processes, consulting engineering and finding new ways to improve our capabilities. Support New Product Integration (NPI) into the business. You will represent production throughout the lifecycle of new products, supporting all areas of the business such as engineering, program management and quality to help best achieve a successful and efficient product delivery from concept into production.

Principle Accountabilities

1) Production Support & Problem Solving

Production Engineering are the first-line support for manufacturing and production teams, resolving technical and process-related issues swiftly to maintain uninterrupted product flow.


Regularly check in with build teams to understand their needs and offer support. Help track and address Improvement Logs raised by the production team, supporting changes to design, tooling, or drawings under supervision. Support the correction of non-conformances related to tooling, documentation, or product design, with guidance from senior staff. Participate in 8D investigations with the Production and Quality teams, learning problemsolving techniques.

2) Process Improvement & Capability Development

Identify opportunities to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational capabilities through process development, engineering consultation, and innovation.


Identify and suggest opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational capabilities, sharing ideas with senior engineers. Assist in developing equipment and tooling to improve production efficiencies and quality, under direction.

3) New Product Integration (NPI)

Represent production throughout the lifecycle of new products, ensuring smooth integration from concept to full-scale manufacturing.


Support the integration of new products into production by assisting with tasks throughout the product lifecycle, under the guidance of experienced team members. Help coordinate DFM (Design for Manufacture), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFT (Design for Test) activities as directed. Assist with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and help translate programme delivery requirements into operational plans. Support the build of prototype units and help identify resource or equipment constraints, escalating issues as needed. Provide feedback into the programme for alignment, as appropriate for your experience level. Help manage test and validation activities for design changes, ensuring requirements are met with oversight.

4) Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, programme management, and quality teams to align production needs with design intent and delivery goals.


Work closely with engineering, programme management, and quality teams to support production needs and learn about aligning design intent with delivery goals. Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, seeking guidance when needed. Use a data-led approach to support improvements in the Motion Applied product range, collaborating with Product and Production Managers.

5) Continuous Improvement

Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives by analysing production data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions.


Contribute to improvement initiatives by helping to analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions under supervision. Support ongoing enhancements to team processes and tool sets.

6) Technical Documentation & Feedback

Provide feedback on design for manufacturability and maintain accurate documentation to support production readiness and scalability.


Assist in providing feedback on design for manufacturability and help maintain accurate documentation to support production readiness. Help migrate existing document packages to new formats and update electronic documentation in the MES system for new and existing products. Support the creation and updating of production build and test instructions

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Be able to work efficiently and autonomously. Have high attention to detail and pride in your work. Good communication skills. Can use typical office software; Outlook, Excel, Word, Power point. Ability to use CAD is beneficial Knowledge of design processes and layouts Engineering degree or equivalent experience (Hardware and/or Electrical). Some knowledge and understanding of electro-mechanical products is beneficial. Some knowledge of manufacturing processes is useful; including machined components, PCBA, build assembly. Understanding of electronic equipment design, build and test processes.




In return for your skills and experience, we offer a challenging and engaging role within a dynamic business, working alongside knowledgeable colleagues.



At Motion Applied, we value the working relationships and team environment that contribute to our success. We recognise that everyone has different needs and commitments outside of work, so we're open to discussing flexible working options that suit both you and the business.




Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Ride-to-work scheme Electric car scheme



Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do.

Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme