Production Engineer

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Electronic Production Engineer to join a leading manufacturer in the Hereford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a profitable leader in their industry. The position offers a very interesting role with variation, and you will also be part of a specialist manufacturing team. They offer an attractive salary package of circa £35k to £40k, with an additional bonus scheme, 26 days holiday + Bank Holiday, and the opportunity to purchase extra holidays. Working hours are 8 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Job Summary:
To support and improve the manufacturing processes used in the test and final assembly of products. The role is responsible for maintaining production test capability, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality through robust test methodologies. The Production Engineer will support the investigation of production and field failures and identify corrective and preventative actions.
Key Responsibilities of the Production Engineer:
* Specify, commission, and maintain automated production test equipment and associated test apparatus.
* Define production test requirements for new products in collaboration with the R&D team using structured methodologies such as PFMEA.
* Design and assemble test fixtures, jigs, and supporting production equipment where required. Maintain and support software tools used for production testing and associated databases.
* Ensure production test processes provide reliable verification of product performance and quality. Maintain and record the calibration of production test equipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with company's quality procedures
* Analyse and improve manufacturing workflows, production layouts, and processes to maximise efficiency and minimise defects.
* Develop and maintain clear documentation for production build, test procedures, and manufacturing processes.
* Define and document rework and repair procedures to ensure consistent and controlled recovery of failed units.
* Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including production and validation of manufacturing processes
Key Requirements for the Production Engineer
* Experienced Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer who has experience working in a New Product Introduction environment
* An electronics or mechatronics background is essential
* City & Guilds Level 3 or HNC/HND in Electronics or a related discipline.
* Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and relate them to PCB layouts.
* Demonstrable experience in root cause analysis of PCBA or electronic product failures
We will consider applications from any of the following disciplines:
Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics Technician, or Development Technician