Job Description

Role Purpose:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Production Engineer to join our team to provide technical support to the Operations department to improve operations processes and resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Interface between Engineering and the Production teams helping to evaluate designs to reduce cost and improve ease of Assembly taking an active role in Design reviews.

Provide engineering support and effectively dealing with engineering production problems and shortages, ensuring production delays are kept to a minimum.

Develop build assembly flow diagrams to aid prototype assembly work.

Develop assembly procedures, creating build check sheets and plan and coordinate production engineering processes to ensure high quality products are produced.

Provide support to Engineering with implementation of CR's.

Identify, develop and implement process improvements, implementing cost reduction initiatives to provide year on year cost savings.

Development of tooling to aid assembly of equipment, assisting in the procurement of tooling, test equipment, jigs, and fixtures.

Assisting the quality department with inspection and investigation activities.

Aid in budget preparation and monitor expenses.

Perform engineering analysis to reduce test equipment and production assembly equipment downtime and outages.

Identify, develop and implement process improvements/best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability and supporting Continuous Improvement activities. Implementing cost reduction initiatives to provide year on year cost savings.

Investigate problems, analyse root causes and derive resolutions.

Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.

Be an active member of the Continuous Improvement Team.

Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes.

Travel when required to assist customers with technical and production problems - resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

Support purchasing with supplier management, process improvement and corrective action.

Assist with production staff training and the development of workmanship standards in both Mechanical and Electrical teams, identifying areas of improvement.

Adhere to the company's procedures, policies and goals, always upholding the good reputation of the company.

Ensure at all times that health and safety regulations and guidelines are followed whilst working in a conscientious and safe manner with due consideration of other personnel.

Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual.

Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project housekeeping.

Work in a conscientious and safe manner at all times, with due consideration of other personnel.

Demonstrates the ability to reflect on and improve personal performance.

Skills & Experience

Essential

At least 4 years' Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment and/or qualification such as BTEC/City & Guilds level 2

Excellent technical drawing reading skills

Good understanding of manufacturing processes

Excellent computer skills

Experience in the use of 3D CAD Software

Good communication skills - verbal and written to a wide range of target audiences.

Desirable

Experience in staff supervision or mentoring

Experience in continuous improvement initiatives

Experience with use of a 3D printer

Knowledge and Experience of DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly)

Knowledge and Experience of DFMEA (Design failure mode and effect analysis)

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage

Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail

The ability to work independently when required

A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude

Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills

A resilient and adaptable approach

Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week

Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave

Christmas closure

Holiday purchasing scheme

Benefits:

Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%

Income protection scheme

Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations

Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline

Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing

Regular sports and social activities

Gym membership discounts

Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).

Recruitment referral bonus scheme

Excellent learning & development opportunities

Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person