PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Oxford Technology Park; Kidlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortescue Zero bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Job summary

Oxford Technology Park is looking for a Production Engineer to join their rapidly expanding team. The role focuses on refining manufacturing approaches, ensuring efficiency and quality, while mentoring junior engineers and implementing rapid tooling methods.

Ideal candidates will bring strong electrical and mechanical knowledge along with a commitment to process improvement. Benefits include a bonus scheme, pension, and extensive holidays.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship Level 4/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• IOSH Qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Flexibility around working hours, with shift work as a possibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve manufacturing processes in assigned production areas.
• Conduct detailed capacity planning to increase production ability.
• Train production staff on new processes and technologies.

Skills

Electrical and/or Mechanical technical knowledge

Excellent verbal & communication skills

Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software

Familiarity with QMS systems

Experience of working with High Voltage products

Education

Apprenticeship Level 4/HNC in engineering discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. This includes 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

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.