Production Engineer

TERRY PARRIS ASSOCIATES LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates Limited is seeking a degree-educated Mechanical Engineer for a Production Engineer role in East Sussex. With at least five years’ experience as a Product Engineer and a keen interest in science, you will join an innovative company expanding its manufacturing capability near Hailsham.

As a field leader in Ultra High Vacuum technology, you will help drive quality and efficiency, supporting an ambitious growth programme at a purpose-built site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the engineering field.
• Degree or HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the NPI process and oversee production processes.
• Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system.
• Ensure safety codes and best practices are followed.
• Identify production issues and implement improvements.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications.

Skills

Engineering experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree or HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a degree educated Mechanical Engineer is on offer in the East Sussex area for a talented Production Engineer. With at least five years' experience as a Product Engineer and an interest in science, this role offers career progression opportunities with our innovative company.

As pioneers in the field of Ultra High Vacuum technology, our clients focus on innovation and quality has helped great minds take great leaps forward. Products from them are widely used in Semiconductor processes as well research laboratories, such as NASA the European Space Agency and the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

At their new, purpose-built manufacturing facility near Hailsham, East Sussex we have entered an exciting new phase in our development as we embark on an ambitious expansion programme.

We are looking for future colleagues who are ambitious and who thrive on accomplishments created by strong individuals within a team environment. Our offices and workstations are open plan, our approach is collaborative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the NPI process and to help oversee our manufacturing processes
• Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
• Ensure best practice and health and safety codes are followed
• Identify problems in the production line, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and completing various administrative tasks
• Leading and carrying out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
• Monitoring the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
• Diagnosing problems in the production line, providing recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
• Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and that also minimise the carbon footprint
• Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then sharing knowledge with co-workers
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices
• Checking drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Creating drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
• Analysing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement
• Identifying and obtaining any materials and equipment required for the above

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience with CAD software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proven experience in the engineering field

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Able to work on your own and as part of a Team
• Open minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
• A hands‑on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies. This can sometimes be a physically demanding role, so a reasonable level of fitness and dexterity is required

Qualifications:

Degree or HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make good decisions under pressure
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills