Location: Bideford, Devon
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of precision engineered components, supplying products into highly regulated industries. Due to continued investment in manufacturing technology, they are seeking a Production Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer or an ambitious graduate/junior engineer looking to develop their career within advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on automation projects, CNC machining processes, CAD/CAM development and continuous improvement initiatives, with support and training available for the right individual.
Production Engineer Position Overview
Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, machining operations and automation solutions.
Research new manufacturing technologies and assist with the introduction of improved processes and equipment.
Support CAPEX projects, including equipment reviews, cost-benefit analysis and implementation.
Design and develop tooling, fixtures and workholding solutions to improve production efficiency.
Generate CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings using appropriate design software.
Support CAD/CAM programming activities and prove out machining processes.
Assist with new product introduction, process development and technical problem-solving.
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
Drive continuous improvement activities focused on quality, cost reduction and efficiency.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet required quality and safety standards.
Production Engineer Position Requirements
Engineering qualification (Degree/HNC/HND) or relevant manufacturing experience.
Experience within a manufacturing, production, CNC machining or engineering environment.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances.
Knowledge of CNC machining, CAD/CAM or automation would be advantageous.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks is desirable.
Good problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
A willingness to learn new technologies and develop technical skills.
Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100 or IATF/TS16949 would be beneficial but not essential.
Production Engineer Position Remuneration
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
Full-time, permanent position.
Monday to Thursday working pattern with an early finish on Fridays.
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Company pension.
Excellent opportunity for career development within an advanced manufacturing environment.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £45000.00 per year