Production Engineer

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Job summary

QinetiQ Farnborough is seeking a Production Engineer to join a brand-new team developing advanced manufacturing capabilities. You’ll help shape production processes, implement improvements and drive efficiency across value streams.

In this role you’ll collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to introduce new technologies into manufacture, optimise workflows and deliver high-quality outcomes on time. 37 hours per week onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Production Engineering in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and optimising manufacturing processes and value streams.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Optimising value streams and developing efficient manufacturing workflows to improve production performance
• Developing and implementing manufacturing control plans, production systems and work instructions
• Supporting New Product Introduction activities, ensuring a smooth transition from design into production
• Specifying, implementing and maintaining production tooling, equipment and manufacturing infrastructure
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction and waste elimination
• Conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges and improve operational efficiency

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Root Cause Analysis

Process Optimisation

Quality Metrics

Education

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Package: £49,275.00 - £54,750.00

Role ID: SF20548

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Production Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you'll have the exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team at the forefront of developing advanced manufacturing capabilities. This is a role where you can make a real impact, helping to shape production processes, influence ways of working and support the delivery of innovative technologies from the ground up.

Day-to-day, you'll work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to introduce new technologies into manufacture, optimise processes and solve complex production challenges. You'll play a key role in establishing production best practice, implementing improvements and driving efficiency, quality and performance as the team continues to grow and evolve.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Optimising value streams and developing efficient manufacturing workflows to improve production performance
• Developing and implementing manufacturing control plans, production systems and work instructions
• Supporting New Product Introduction activities, ensuring a smooth transition from design into production
• Specifying, implementing and maintaining production tooling, equipment and manufacturing infrastructure
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction and waste elimination
• Conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges and improve operational efficiency

Essential experience of the Production Engineer:

• Proven experience in a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar role within a complex manufacturing environment
• Experience developing and optimising manufacturing processes, production workflows and value streams
• Knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software solutions to support production operations
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Experience working within ISO9001-controlled environments and monitoring production performance through KPIs and quality metrics

Essential qualifications for the Production Engineer:

• Demonstrable professional experience in a Production Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering environment as an alternative to formal qualifications
• Relevant professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies would be advantageous

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based onsite at our Farnborough site.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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