Type: Permanent
Location: Newark
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (office / site-based)
Company Overview:
Join a leading electronics manufacturer, providing innovative solutions for major global organisations across industries such as marine, medical, aerospace, defence, and industrial automation. The company is currently experiencing significant growth and requires a skilled Production Engineer to support the optimisation and improvement of manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Analyse and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
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Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
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Identify and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and risk assessments.
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Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.
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Provide technical engineering support to production teams on the shop floor.
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Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, throughput, and reliability.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards in all processes.
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Work closely with design, quality, and maintenance teams to optimise equipment performance.
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Mentor and support two junior team members in their development.
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Collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure high standards and efficiency.
Essential Requirements:
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Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or related discipline).
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Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
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Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
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Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach.
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Excellent collaboration skills across various teams (engineering, production, quality).
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Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
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Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001.
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Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
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Experience within electronic or precision manufacturing environments.
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
Benefits:
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Company pension scheme.
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25 days holiday per year.
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Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Why Join Us?
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Work with a globally recognised manufacturer in the HMI sector.
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Opportunity to work with high-profile, blue-chip customers across various industries.
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Hands-on role with significant involvement in process improvement and NPI.
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Growing business offering long-term career progression.
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Collaborative engineering culture, working closely with design, production, and quality teams.
Interested? Apply Now
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year