At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in manufacturing processes and troubleshoot production issues.
- Company: Innovative company pioneering Ultra High Vacuum technology.
- Benefits: Great staff benefits, career progression, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities to work on groundbreaking technologies.
- Why this job: Join a team making an impact in cutting-edge engineering for exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CAD software.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity for a degree educated Mechanical Engineer is on offer in the East Sussex area for a talented Production Engineer. With at least five years' experience as a Product Engineer and an interest in science, this role offers career progression opportunities with our innovative company.
Primary Objectives
- Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our manufacturing processes
- Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
- Ensure best practice and health and safety codes are followed
- Identify problems in the production line, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and completing various administrative tasks
Main Requirements
- Leading and carrying out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
- Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
- Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
- Monitoring the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
- Diagnosing problems in the production line, providing recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
- Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
- Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and that also minimise the carbon footprint
- Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then sharing knowledge with co-workers
- Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices
- Checking drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
- Creating drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
- Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
- Analysing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement
- Identifying and obtaining any materials and equipment required for the above
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience with CAD software
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Proven experience in the engineering field
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Able to work on your own and as part of a team
- Open minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
- A hands-on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies. This can sometimes be a physically demanding role, so a reasonable level of fitness and dexterity is required
Qualifications
- Degree or HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make good decisions under pressure
- Great attention to detail and organisational skills
If you have experience of Microsoft Dynamics and an HNC/D in Mechanical and Production Engineering or a Mechanical Engineering Degree, we encourage you to apply.
Production Engineer employer: Terry Parris Associates Ltd
Join an innovative company in Hailsham, East Sussex, where your role as a Production Engineer will not only challenge you but also offer significant career progression opportunities. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, collaborative work culture, and excellent staff benefits, this is a place where your contributions are valued and recognised, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Terry Parris Associates Ltd Recruitment Team
