Production Engineer

Fortescue; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in zero emission power systems as a Production Engineer in Kidlington. You'll oversee manufacturing processes, implement new technologies, and ensure product quality. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Fortescue Zero bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Free on-site gym access

Qualifications

• Experience with High Voltage products.
• Ability to use initiative and respond quickly to problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct capacity planning and provide solutions to increase production capacity.
• Implement quality control measures to reduce defects.

Skills

Electrical technical knowledge

Mechanical technical knowledge

Excellent verbal & communication skills

Organised approach

Flexibility

Education

Apprenticeship Level 4/HNC in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Kidlington
• Full-time
• Permanent
• 40 hours per week
  
  

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join our Kidlington based Prototype department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

The main goal of this role is to keep our manufacturing processes up to date with the latest technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and product quality. Including investing in new equipment and exploring opportunities to enhance our production assets, ensuring we remain competitive and responsive to market demands. The role involves implementing rapid tooling methods to accelerate production and reduce downtime.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and improve manufacturing processes in assigned production areas.
• Responsible for tooling and equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime (Daily/Weekly TPM).
• Analyse workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Be involved with the implementation of production schedules to ensure that volume, cost, and quality targets are achieved.
• Conduct detailed capacity planning and provide solutions to increase production capacity and flexibility.
• Develop process documentation and standard operating procedures for production activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for production defects and develop corrective action plans.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and assist in resolving operational issues.
• Maintaining and updating BOP, MBOM and ECR based on production requirements.
• Develop and update day to day processes documentation in line with our QMS system to ensure consistent operations across production shifts.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to reduce the incidence of defects and rework.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and areas for improvement in production efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in the design and setup of new production lines and equipment.
• Train production staff on new processes and technologies.
• Facilitate cross-departmental efforts to address and resolve production challenges.
  
  

About You

• Electrical and/or Mechanical technical knowledge & ability.
• Apprenticeship Level 4/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• IOSH Qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent verbal & communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative and respond quickly to problems and challenges.
• Organised, precise and pragmatic approach to working.
• Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with QMS systems.
• Flexibility around working hours, there may be a requirement to work shifts therefore a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.
• Experience of working with High Voltage products.
  
  

What is in it for you?

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
  
  

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 28th March 2025

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.