Production Engineer in Essex

Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd was first established in 1947 by Mr L. Clark in London, where he provided motor rewinds and repairs. The business relocated to Bournemouth on England’s sunny south coast in 1957, where it started designing and manufacturing complete geared-motor units for industrial applications. In 2008, Parvalux acquired Essex-based EMD Drive Systems Ltd. and relocated it to Bournemouth, nearly doubling the company’s turnover in the process.

2018 saw a new era for Parvalux when maxon, a leading manufacturer of precision electric motors, acquired the company from the Clark Group. Today we are proudly a maxon company, part of a group of companies with over 3200 colleagues worldwide, and collaborating over 42 global locations, meaning we have representation on every continent and the backing of one of the finest technical teams on the planet.

Parvalux drives are found in hundreds of applications, including healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications, simply put…we manufacture movement.

Our Values

Customer Focus – We create customer value. We deliver customised technology and services.

Precision – We stand for quality, speed, and flexibility. We drive leading technology.

Curiosity – We question things. We are passionate to learn them.

Collaboration – We act as one team, as one company. We actively collaborate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations and internal company policies Promote and maintain a safe working environment, proactively identifying and mitigating risks .
• Develop and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including risk assessments , work instructions , process flows , PFMEAs , machine setup sheets , and TPM schedules .
• Support day to day activities from a production engineering perspective within the Machine shop
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software (SolidWorks) to enhance assembly efficiency, repeatability, and ergonomics.
• Optimise production line layouts using CAD tools (AutoCAD) to improve workflow, reduce waste, and maximise space utilisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce non-value-added activities.
• Provide technical support to production teams and, possibly, CNC machine shop team , troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimise downtime and maintain output targets.
• Lead and support the training of production trainers, ensuring consistent application of quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Conduct process audits and line assessments to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve product quality , manufacturability , and cost-effectiveness .
• Evaluate and implement emerging manufacturing technologies to enhance production capabilities and maintain competitive advantage.
• Monitor production capacity and identify bottlenecks , recommending and implementing solutions to optimise resource utilisation.
• Conduct cost estimation and time studies for new and existing processes, ensuring ERP (Priority) routings reflect actual production performance.
• Lead capital equipment selection and justification , including ROI analysis, specification, procurement, and implementation. For both machine shop equipment and production line equipment

The Right Person:

This position requires the following key skills and attributes:

• Experience as a Mechanical , Production or Manufacturing Engineer in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.
• HND or Degree in Mechanical , Industrial, Production Engineering or related subject.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for tooling, fixture design, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in time management , with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Understanding of change management , including the ability to propose and implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to improve quality and efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in CNC Machine shop environment.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies , gear design , castings , and injection moulding .
• Experience of CNC machine setting, programming or operating
• Experience of National Instruments LabVIEW and DAQ equipment.
• Experience of electro-mechanical products.
• Experience of flowline manufacture beneficial.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing techniques for tooling, fixtures, or product development.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Priority) for managing BOMs, routings.