Production Engineer

Role Overview

To provide production engineering support for all manufacturing processes for new and existing products and commissioned plant and equipment.

Utilising IFS to share, communicate and control documentation and information.

Operate a continual improvement methodology, driven from various data sources including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) and New Product Introduction (NPI).

Duties will encompass working hands on across the machine shop and assembly area as well as within the office environment.

General Duties and Responsibilities

* Ensure production methods used are the most suitable in terms of safety, quality, efficiency, cost and volume.

* Assist operators where applicable to problem solve manufacturing and production issues.

* Using various data sources ensure you strive to continually improve manufacturing and production processes in your area of expertise.

* Ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA’s) are completed in a timely manner.

* Close out the lessons learnt feedback during production introduction and or steady state.

* Review, update and create, where necessary, all production supporting documentation i.e. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), operator training documentation.

* Design, develop and manufacture tooling, jigs and poke yoke fixtures for all processes to aid efficient production.

* Ensure all routings, product structures, set / run times, and unit lengths etc. are constantly updated where required.

* Create and update control plans (“green” and “pink” sheets) to ensure product conformity throughout the manufacturing process.

* Complete pre high volume production development work of the new products to confirm design and ensure correct tooling is available and recorded.

* Ensure tooling and fixtures are available to allow the production schedule to be fulfilled without delay.

* Engage with 3rd party specialist to provide any available improvement processes and equipment. Liaise with the manufacturing and design departments to simplify manufacturing processes where possible.

Health and Safety

* Take immediate action on health and safety concerns and / or escalate concerns to the relevant department manager.

* Promote a strong, positive health and safety culture, taking a proactive view of health and safety through regular review of housekeeping.

* Ensure equipment is effectively maintained and guarded where required.

Person Specification

* Experience of working in an engineering/manufacturing environment. Ideally in high precision machining and electromagnetic assembly.

* Excellent ‘hands on’ electromechanical engineering skills.

* Formal engineering qualification to support work experience.

* Ability to work under pressure and independently or as part of a team.

* Experience of automation / semi or full implementation.

* CAD experience ideal, 3D preferably Solidworks.

* Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

* Strong communication skills.

* Fully computer literate i.e. Microsoft Office

Qualifications

* Time served apprentice or equivalent NVQ/BTEC in an engineering discipline.

* HNC in an engineering discipline or 5 years minimum experience in a similar role