Production Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates seeks a degree-educated Mechanical Engineer for a Production Engineer role in Hailsham, East Sussex. You will have at least five years’ experience as a Product Engineer and will support NPI processes and manufacturing oversight.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, safety compliance, and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality. A collaborative, ambitious environment awaits in our new facility near Hailsham.

Qualifications

• CAD software proficiency is required for design and analysis tasks.
• Strong MS Office skills to document processes and report findings.
• Proven experience in the engineering field with a production environment background.

Responsibilities

• Lead 8D/RMA activities within Engineering and oversee PPM processes.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure safe and efficient work practices.
• Diagnose production line issues and train staff to prevent recurrences.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Engineering experience

Education

Degree or HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Production Engineer

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Full-Time Permanent

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.

Primary Objectives

• 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

Accountabilities

• 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
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics and an HNC/D in Mechanical and Production Engineering or a Mechanical Engineering Degree

Personal Qualities & Attributes

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

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 our 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.