Graduate Electrical Production Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Aerospace and Defence manufacturer based in Greater Manchester is seeking a Production Engineer. This role involves providing technical support within the Operations function. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and experience in electronic manufacturing, especially in aerospace. Competitive salary and benefits are included, such as a matched pension and commitment to career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matched pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Understanding of Lean Principles and process variation.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, preferably in Aerospace.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Support technical engineering input within Operations.
• Assist with change control technical justification.
• Provide support for the supply chain with technical queries.

Skills

Lean Principles

Core Manufacturing tools

APQP

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you a Production Engineer looking for your first opportunity supporting solutions within the manufacturing and Aerospace/Defence sector? Do you have a background in electrical engineering? If so, the following permanent role might be for you.

On behalf of my client, a global Aerospace and Defence manufacturer based in Greater Manchester, I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Production Engineer on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for providing technical support for products within the Operations function. This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business with a genuine passion for engineering advanced electronics that will benefit our planet and people for future generations.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a bright and dedicated graduate / junior engineer to make their mark within production engineering.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain).
• Supporting the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment.
• Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries.
• Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback.
• Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority.
• Supporting the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Lean Principles and process variation (Green Belt desirable).
• Solid understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen.
• Solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering with previous experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is highly desirable).
• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Mechanical, Electrical & Process).
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Be proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa.

The package / Benefits

• You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including 7% matched pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.