Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer

Matchtech; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering company is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes by collaborating with various teams, creating technical documentation, and ensuring smooth product transitions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, experience in high-volume assembly, and knowledge of continuous improvement techniques. The package includes competitive salary, flexible hours, enhanced leave, and various perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Healthcare Insurance

Life Insurance

Educational Sponsorship

Electric Car Scheme

Free secure parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or HND via apprenticeship in Electromechanical products.
• Experience with high-volume manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design/Development teams to propose improvement opportunities.
• Monitor production issues to minimize downtime.
• Create assembly control plans and technical documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Continuous improvement approaches

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

HND via apprenticeship in Electromechanical products

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD software

PLM software

Job description

You will be working closely with our UK and International team members to enhance the efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes whilst collaborating with our Engineering Development teams to seamlessly transition new products into volume production.

Your Responsibilities as an Electro-Mechanical Production Engineer:

• Collaborate with Design/Development teams to identify and propose process & product continuous improvement opportunities
• Working closely with R&D and Production teams to ensure smooth product transitions from concept to production
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to minimise downtime and ensure product quality
• Create concepts and specifications for all production equipment
• Liaise with manufacturers of assembly equipment
• Create assembly control plans, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation related to production processes
• Identify opportunities for automation
• Monitor, control and update our products End of Line Test data for existing and new products.
• Identify trends in data for preventative and reactive measures to improve product yield.
• Support the integration of new technologies into production processes
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Your Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or HND via apprenticeship in Electromechanical products will also be considered. Applicants with relevant job experience will also be considered.
• Manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies in a high-volume and reactive environment
• Knowledge and application of Problem-solving techniques such as 5Why, 8D and Root Cause Analysis with focus on the implementation of systemic corrective actions
• Experience with PLM and CAD software, preferably Siemens NX/Team Centre and manufacturing systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement approaches using techniques such as Kaizen and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with sensor electronics, physics & assembly automation
• Have an analytical, collaborative, creative and practical approach to solving problems, proposing solutions to issues that may arise.

Your Package & Perks:

• A Competitive Salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Educational Sponsorship
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks