Production Engineer

Valiant Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Production Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electronics support, with responsibilities including quotation support, technical assistance, and ensuring safety in the workshop. Critical skills include engineering drawing interpretation and problem-solving abilities. The position requires an HNC or HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. This role provides opportunities for personal development and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Electronics support environment.
• Proven ability to source alternative components.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support quotation and prepare costed documentation.
• Provide technical assistance for manufacturing issues.
• Monitor workload and ensure workplace safety.

Skills

Understanding of Engineering drawings

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to carry out electrical inspection

Competent user of Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or HND in Electrical or Electronic engineering

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Engineer

Responsibilities

• Quotation Support - Review RFQ documentation and drawings provided by customers and assist with the preparation of costed quotations for electronic assemblies and cable assemblies, including costed bills of material and the identification of suitable alternative components for obsolete or long‑lead parts. This will include data input to the company ERP system.
• Technical Support - Provide technical assistance to resolve documentation and manufacturing issues within the Electronics Workshop and also to provide Technical Support for all relevant issues within the department and company.
• Inspection & Testing - Provide support to perform test, fault finding and inspection, to achieve the quality of manufacture required by customers, drawings and specifications (normally to Class 2 or 3 of IPC‑610 or IPC‑620).
• Workload Planning - Monitor levels of workload and report to the OME in advance of any possibilities that current tasks may require additional resources to be provided.
• Workplace Safety - Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines and provide guidance to Workshop staff. The ESE shall be mindful of risk at all times and immediately report safety risks to the OME so that preventative action can be undertaken.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping - The Production Engineer shall regularly review the operation of the Electronics Workshop and department as a whole, to monitor general housekeeping and equipment operability. This process shall identify planned and preventative maintenance and include monitoring test equipment calibration status.

General Responsibilities

• Adopt company key business objectives, core & brand values, culture and behaviours.
• Alignment and adherence to the company's principles of business.
• Undertake self‑development to continuously improve knowledge and skill set for the role.
• Maintain a high standard of personal professional behaviour with colleagues, and all other stakeholders.
• Adhere to the BMS (Business Management System) framework of Processes, Work Instructions, policies and all other associated documents.
• Be a team player with appropriate levels of communication with all team members.
• Provide complete information on time as required by relevant reporting structures.
• Plan work and make the best use of time on appropriate role‑based activities.
• Continually strive to find better, faster and more efficient ways to conduct your role.
• Energise the company, as an internal Ambassador of your department with a can‑do attitude and promote through personal example, speed, efficiency, a determination to meet or exceed customer expectations and open, inclusive, positive discuss

Experience

• Proven experience (5+ years) in an Electronics support or build‑to‑print / Contract manufacturing environment, including alternative component selection – passive, active, interconnect, electro‑mechanical.
• Familiar with the integration of PCBs, wiring, connectors and electro‑mechanical components into mechanical assemblies.
• Identification and sourcing of alternative, equivalent parts; analysing data sheets to confirm form fit and function compatibility and supplier evaluation. An understanding of the issues related to component obsolescence.
• Practical, hands‑on, problem‑solving experience in the manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Understanding of Engineering drawings, with an ability to interpret circuit diagrams, wiring schedules and general assembly drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a meticulous approach to quality and documentation.
• Ability to carry out electrical inspection and point‑to‑point checks on cable assemblies and wiring harnesses in electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel, and able to produce documents, such as Work Instructions. Use of ERP system for entering Bills of Materials and checking inventory.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND higher in a relevant discipline, e.g. Electrical or Electronic engineering or extensive work experience.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage and build rapport with all internal teams (procurement, manufacturing), and also external suppliers and customers to resolve technical requirements and issues.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple opportunities/tasks concurrently, with a can‑do attitude.
• Passionate, and energetic team player with a positive outlook.
• Works well under pressure, in order to meet deadlines.