Production Engineer NPI

Hewland Engineering Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

JOB TITLE: Production Engineer NPI
REPORTING To: Production Engineering Manager

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a world class manufacturing company. The role will report directly to the Production Engineering Manager, working alongside the Design, CAM
Programming & Manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. To support the Production Engineering team with associated functions to deliver multiply Production programmes

2. Creating and updating manufacturing routing and structures
3. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) both from a Design for Manufacture (DFM) perspective and operational performance
4. Design and implement jigs and fixtures for manufacturing operations
5. Create detailed 3D Models and 2D drawings. (BS8888)
6. Lead Design for manufacture (DFM) reviews on components alongside Design and Productions teams
7. Suggest reliable and cost-effective manufacturing methods from manufacturing drawings
8. Support the business improvement plans with lean techniques e.g., PFMEA, DFMEA
9. Liaise with both internal and external customers as required
10. Evaluate drawings for manufacturability, cost, and delivery targets
11. Deliver continuous improvement projects across the business
12. Create and update company work instructions / standards SOP’s
13. Lead Make vs Buy exercises, evaluating most cost-effective processes
14. Reviewing operation set and run times, standardising, and updating where required
15. Support the shop floor with manufacturing issues offering proactive solutions
16. To carry out reasonable duties as requested by management

Person Specification

E = Essential D = Desirable

Education, Qualifications and Training

Educated to a minimum HNC/HND E
Educated to a minimum of degree level D

Knowledge

Knowledge of Metallic Manufacturing techniques and processes. (Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Heat treatment, Grinding, EDM) E
A good understanding of ERP, MRP and Manufacturing planning techniques. E

Experience of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly processes E

Experience

Three years post qualification experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Engineering and/or
Manufacturing. E
Previous experience in a Production Engineering environment D
3D CAD modelling, 2D drafting for manufacturing / production E
CAD CAM experience would be a benefit but is not essential D

Skills/Abilities

Excellent organisational skills E
Initiative and enthusiasm working calmly to deliver required projects E
Flexible approach to work. E