Production Engineer

Working Monday to Friday 37 hours per week.

The main purpose of this role will be:

• Assist in the NPI process and to 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

• This role involves travel to client sites. While most work will be carried out from your usual base, you may be required to attend client meetings, site visits, or events as part of your duties. Travel will be planned in advance wherever possible, and all reasonable expenses will be covered.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leading and carrying 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 & Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD software

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Proven experience in the engineering field

• Degree/HNC in Engineering