At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive innovation in production processes and enhance product quality with your engineering skills.
- Company: Join a life-saving company that values creativity and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, bonuses, health insurance, and a supportive pension plan.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your engineering expertise.
- Qualifications: Manufacturing engineering background with electronics experience and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirit and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations.
Duties & Responsibilities- Working cross functionally to assess current processes and identifying projects to improve productivity and product quality
- Assess compliance and adherence to safety and quality standards working with relevant stakeholders to resolve any issues
- Lead C.I projects, ensuring to maintain a positive approach so all team members feel valued during the process
- Support manufacturing teams with coaching and technical expertise
- Lead NPI activities related to the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing
- Prepare & update process documentation and operating instructions (SOP’s)
- Develop TPM processes
- Lead problem solving activities
- Build positive relationships with team members, always promoting business objectives
- Liaise with both PCBA suppliers and internal supply chain WRT PCBA testing equipment (including occasional supplier visits)
- Monitor tests failures, diagnose and drive countermeasures
- Update test specs, test limits and test software
- Working with Supply Chain, Technical & Quality Teams support the transition to new suppliers, the evaluation of sample boards & final sign-off
- Maintain and update testing equipment and fixtures
- Produce requirements for test equipment suppliers
- Report writing
- Continuous improvement of testing & production processes
- Overlay with the Quality department
- Support periodic equipment calibration and checks
- All-round manufacturing engineering background with a strong electronics bias
- Experience managing change
- Ability to lead structured problem-solving activities
- Knowledge and experience of working with PCBA’s
- Experience of writing and updating LabVIEW and Test-Stand software would be ideal
- Experience with WATS or other test data analysis tools would be beneficial
- Able to interpret & analyze data and produce clear, concise reports
- Some knowledge of CI tools (Lean, six sigma or similar)
- Experience facilitating groups
- An excellent communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to all levels and to non-technical audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact and influence at all levels
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and plan your time across a range of tasks effectively
- Able to work under time constraints and to deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Good IT skills
- Self-motivated
- Time focused
- 25 days Annual Leave
- Company bonus Scheme
- Halma Pension plan
- BUPA health insurance
- Simply Health cash plan
Production Engineer in Hitchin employer: Halma plc
At FFE, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where our employees are empowered to make a real difference in saving lives. Located in Hitchin, our collaborative culture encourages creativity and teamwork, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With competitive benefits such as a generous annual leave policy, health insurance, and a company bonus scheme, FFE is committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members.
