Job Description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Production Engineer you are to ensure that SEA's production processes are effective and predictable through the deployment of appropriate processes, controls, and equipment. Providing input into PV projects to drive DFM best practice.



Production Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.


The salary for this role is up to 38k, depending on experience.


What you'll be doing


Calibration of tooling Generating and maintaining standard operating instructions Production line layouts and balancing Material handling, storage and continuous flow/pull Time studies in manufacturing Optimise and challenge the design with respect to DFM for new products Review and implement process improvements to reduce production costs Developing and supporting visual controls on the shop floor Lead on the implementation of Engineering Changes on the shop floor Be first triage of 'quality' problems encountered in manufacturing Assist in the evaluation of returned materials and products Attend daily GEMBA meetings as appropriate Design fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks Assist with PFMEA and implement improvements

About our company



At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.


We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.



What we offer



At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:



Work life balance


Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing


Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings Canada Life GP and financial advice Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources


Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free onsite parking

The skills you need


Design of Production Tooling and equipment (Mechanical or electrical engineering experience, ideally with Solidworks experience) Calibration and Maintenance procedures - Measurement System experience and methods of qualifying, Guage R&R, SMED, TPM etc Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Introducing manufacturing documentation and creation of standard operating procedures Working in a similar role autonomously - self managing workload and drive Awareness of ISO9001 with regards requirements of manufacturing areas Ability to read and interpret designs




Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger:

protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on talentacquisition@sea.co.uk