Production Engineer

Purpose:

We are looking for a Production Engineer to provide process related technical support to manufacturing operations.

This includes the introduction of newly developed products to manufacture, sustaining of existing manufacturing

operations and the retirement of products at the end of market life. We are also in the process of moving our entire

workplace, so you’ll be working alongside the Operations Director and Operations Manager to manage this and

ensure a smooth transition.

Further responsibilities will include:

• The design of aids – such as tools, fixtures, and

jigs to support manufacturing processes

• Identifying manufacturing needs for new

product introductions

• Assisting with shop floor layout and cell

designs

• To author and maintain process

documentation e.g., SOP’s

• Bill of materials maintaining and restructuring

• To develop, implement and maintain

manufacturing processes that meet Quality,

Cost and Delivery (QCD) targets.

• Routing time studies for assemblies

• Training manufacturing staff on newly

introduced or modified processes

• Undertaking process risk management

• Implementation of a manufacturing

equipment register to ensure equipment is

properly maintained, calibrated, and

operating as intended.

• To apply a continuous improvement (CI)

approach to identifying opportunities for

improvement

• Working closely with the Quality team to

determine root cause of manufacturing non-

conformance and implement corrective and

preventive actions (CAPA) where necessary

• To contribute to R&D design reviews to

provide manufacturing process technical

insight.

Requirements:

In order for your application to be considered, you’ll need to have a degree or equivalent qualification in

manufacturing engineering (or similar), as well as the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes

relating to electro-mechanical products

• Technical support of manufacturing

operations

• New product development and introduction

to manufacture

• Third party interfacing to contract

manufacturers, part suppliers and external

design and technical resources

• Direct experience in scientific equipment

would be an advantage but is not essential

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing

• Must be able to troubleshoot issues and solve

problems independently

• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD modelling

applications e.g., SolidWorks

• Use of ERP/MRP systems

• Excellent knowledge of a wide variety of

manufacturing processes and their

appropriate application e.g., injection

moulding, vacuum forming, machining, sheet

metal fabrication, PCB assembly and test etc.

• Adopts a collaborative working style

• Methodical structured approach

• Flexible and adaptable approach to working

We’re lucky to be one of the most innovative and longstanding manufacturing companies in the UK with worldwide

presence. The opportunities to grow and learn are endless. We are built on our people and developing the tools to

help make a difference to people’s lives.

If this all sounds good, please get in touch with your CV, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you, at any stage during the application process, just let us

know how we can help.

The role is full time, 32 hours across 4 days per week. Salary will be dependent on experience, in line with market

rates.