Production Engineer in Devon, Plymouth

I am searching for an experienced Production Engineer for an internationally respected and very successful manufacturing business based near to Exeter. Reporting to the Lean Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting production throughout the in-house metal shop and assembly areas alongside the external supply chain. The role is focusing on the support of existing product ranges and the introduction of new products. You will help to develop supporting systems to improve quality and sustainability of our client's product range. The role will include the definition and delivery of strategic targets across the business.

Working within the Production Engineering and Lean Team, you will ensure successful identification and implementation of best manufacturing practice. You will help review the suitability for manufacture of new products and maintain quality that exceeds customer expectation.

Duties include:

• Identify and present ideas for improving production in order to improve profitability, quality, throughput and H&S.
• Conduct feasibility studies on continuous improvement ideas generated from within Production, gain sign off and implement those projects.
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, quality and output.
• Support the Production Team in evaluating the strategic development of on-site manufacturing to achieve business goals.
• Assist in the production of operating instructions.
• Assist in the coordination and management of new products internally and externally to support the manufacturing team where required.
• Produce written reports where required.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Ensure adherence in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
• Participate in new product reviews to ensure that only the most production efficient designs are released into production.
• Participate in Change Request reviews to ensure that the best and most cost-efficient solutions are adopted without having a negative impact on safety or quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work as part of the production engineering team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements.
• Stay current and up to date on any technology changes that may affect manufacturing and advise of any impact.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, suppliers, and other service providers as and when required.

Required skills and attributes:

• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Competent in problem solving, planning and decision making.
• Commercially and financially aware.

Qualifications and experience:

• HNC or HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline, as a minimum.
• Experience of implementing manufacturing improvements and continuous improvement projects within batch manufacturing businesses.
• Experience of working with sheet metal fabrication with an understanding of related manufacturing processes and limitations.
• Experience of quality management including proven use of DFMEA & PFMEA.
• Project management experience and a track record of identifying and successfully implementing change.
• Previous involvement in new product introductions would be beneficial.
• Experience of Value Analysis and Value Engineering techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping and 8D would be beneficial but is NOT a prerequisite.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management, however, this is NOT a remote position. The benefits include 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working and much more!

To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter / East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. Our client will 100% consider candidates who wish to relocate from within the UK to take up the position.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.