Senior Production Engineer Systems Integration... in Hampshire

Saab in the UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in the UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham. The role will aim to provide Production Engineering support for the final assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicles and systems, with a focus on clear, standardised process documentation. In addition, ensure appropriate production processes, equipment, and facilities are in place to safely and consistently manufacture products to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.

• Conduct an analysis of current SOPs in the integration department to identify gaps, outdated procedures and areas for improvement.
• Standardise process and procedures across the department to ensure consistency, reduce variation, and enhance cross-departmental collaboration.
• Own, document and train others on manufacturing process and standards.
• Attend SQCDP meetings and support a hands-on problem solving approach with Area Team Leader and Quality Engineering to achieve OTD and right first time objectives.
• Assess compliance and adhere to safety/quality standards.
• Providing technical support for production and production control.
• Developing, optimising and implementing factory floor layouts/production cells.
• Analyse data to drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

• Multi-disciplined senior engineer with an electrical bias and experience in test, pre-commissioning, and fault finding.
• Background in low-volume, one-off engineered products and systems; ideal for Production, Project, or Delivery Engineers.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering knowledge, especially for complex assemblies like ROVs.
• Troubleshooting: Technical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve production issues.
• Minimum qualifications HNC/HND, Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on production support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt) are a plus; familiarity with hydraulics is also beneficial.

Support and training is available for Working with Electrics, High Voltages, and Hydraulics.

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