Production Engineer

Murata Power Solutions, Inc.; East Meon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Holiday entitlement

Bonus scheme

Bupa Cash Plan

Income protection

Gym membership

Good Attendance Scheme

Staff referral

Job summary

Murata Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across two UK sites.

You will develop production processes, create documentation and provide first-line technical support for assembly, coating, and related operations. You will apply Lean tools such as 5S and RCA, contribute to NPI handover, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and continuous improvement, in a ISO/IPC

Qualifications

• Technical competency across manufacturing environments.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Methodical problem solving and structured approach to issues.
• Self-starter and team player with strong communication.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• HNC/HND or Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical engineering experience advisable.
• Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001, IPC, J-STD, UL/IATF standards.
• Proficient PC skills (Word, Excel).
• Experience creating and monitoring processes and procedures.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Create detailed process documentation (WIs, work instructions, control plans, PFMEA, workflows).
• Foster continuous improvement culture through 5S, RCA.
• Develop/maintain programming for coating and solder machines.
• Complete production fixture design and qualification (in-house or outsourced).
• Support NPI handover to ensure smooth manufacturability and transfer.

Skills

Technical competency

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

HNC/HND

Engineering degree

Job description

Murata Power Solutions is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. We are focused on two transformative technology, macro market segments: Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, we design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions.

Well known for the quality of its products and workforce, we can provide you the opportunity to work with talented people and a management team focused on growth and the ongoing development of leading-edge technologies for many of the world’s major OEM’s.

Position Summary

• Support and improve manufacturing processes within fast paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Develop production process & process controls for a variety of projects across two independent production sites in the UK.
• Provide first line technical support for Production department including Surface Mount, Through hole, Mechanical assembly and Coating.
• Create / review and update production documentation in line with production processes and quality standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality.
• Create detailed process documentation for new & legacy products such as Assembly Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Work Instructions, PFMEA’s, Control Plans and Workflows.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence across the production environment.
• Develop and maintain programming for coating and solder machines, ensuring optimal machine performance and product quality.
• To complete production fixture design, build & qualification. Either outsourced or using the in-house 3D printing machines.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S and root cause analysis (RCA) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate existing production lines and propose enhancements in layout, tooling, and automation to improve throughput and ergonomics.
• Work with design, quality, and production teams during a New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure smooth process setup, handover and manufacturability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Identify and analyse manufacturing issues working with supporting functions to obtain robust resolution.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve process-related issues that impact yield, quality, or efficiency.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for processes and use data to support decision-making and improvement projects.
• Ensure that all process changes are properly documented, validated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Support production training requirements utilising training plans and skills matrices
• To use/understand internal Systems/Software such as PLM (Aras), ERP (Avante), MES (FactoryLogix), MMS (MaintainX).
• General project management and regular project updates to Management team.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001, IPC, J-STD, IATF, UL).
• To learn, maintain & support the following Bordon based Automation & Equipment/Machinery
• PCB de-panelling machines
• Selective / Wave soldering machines and profilers
• PCB Cleaning Equipment
• Component Crop and Form Tools
• 3D Printers / Routers
• Solder Paste, Pick and Place and Reflow ovens.
• Automated Inspection equipment
• Conformal Coating Equipment
• Adhesive and thermal compound injection equipment
• Stencil Maintenance and Stencil Washers
• Automated measurement equipment
• Carry out any other duties that might reasonably be expected of a Production Engineer

Experience Required

Quality

Quality is the responsibility of all staff. This is to be initiated and emphasised at all levels of production, not only with the quality of the product, but also meeting the required service levels.

Personal Attributes

To effectively perform the duties of a Production Engineer, Individuals must be able to demonstrate a number of competencies that are essential to the position, which include:

• Technical competency
• Excellent time management skills
• Methodical and effective approach to problem solving
• Self-Starter and Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering Discipline or appropriate years of engineering/product experience.
• Mechanical engineering experience
• Working knowledge or experience of IATF, UL, J-STD, IPC Standards
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001 Standards
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience of creating and monitoring processes and procedures
• 3 plus years’ experience working in a Manufacturing Engineering environment

Work Environment

Health and Safety

Employees are expected to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, comply with the company’s Health and Safety Policies and report hazards or incidents.

Hours

38 hours per week. 8:30 am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with half hour lunch break and 8:30am - 12:30pm Friday.

Competencies

Building and Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Supporting Organizational Goals

Benefits

• Pension: Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme - Company’s contribution 5% of basic salary, employee contribution a minimum of 4% of basic salary
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday Entitlement: 194.25 hours of holiday (FTE)
• Discretionary Staff Bonus Scheme
• Bupa Cash Plan
• Income Protection Insurance – pays out 75% of the basic earning up to 5 years
• Life Insurance x4 basic salary
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Good Attendance Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme