Production Engineer

Intec Recruitment; Hart; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance operational efficiency. You will tackle day-to-day production challenges while driving continuous improvement initiatives and employing engineering methodologies. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant HNC/HND qualification and have experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Ability to autonomously plan and prioritise activities.
• Knowledge in product development and pre-production processes.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly technicians with build problems.
• Conduct root cause analysis on non-conformances.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team working

Technical understanding

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent in mechanical, engineering or manufacturing discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Purpose of the role

As the Production Engineer you will support the day to day activities within the production area, through problem solving, raising non- conformances and identifying improvement opportunities. Working closely with relevant departments to strive for manufacturing best practice and design for manufacture.

Key accountabilities

• Support the Assembly Technicians with real time build problems and non-conformances
• Take ownership of the non-conformances for the area, using 5Whys, fishbone techniques to conduct root cause analysis.
• Support the development of relevant KPI s for the area, ensuring data is relevant and displayed monthly.
• Ability to design jigs and fixtures to improve efficiencies within the assembly area, using CAD.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations to support the business strategic objectives with a focus on waste reduction and quality improvement.
• Introduce and promote Poke Yoke (error proofing) methodology where possible
• Ensure all product and BOM requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to the finished result introduce a designed for manufacturing mind-set
• Undertake special projects as required

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum HNC / HND or equivalent in a mechanical, engineering or manufacturing discipline.
• Autonomously plans and prioritises activities
• Demonstrates good understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach
• Minimum of 2 years experience working within a lean manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Excellent team working skills
• PC skills
• Knowledge of product development, standardisation, prototyping and pre-production processes