Production Engineer

Innovative Technology; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading technology company in the UK seeks an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product transitions. The role requires collaboration with international teams and a strong engineering background, ideally a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

32 days holiday plus additional days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Healthcare Insurance including dental

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in relevant engineering field, experience considered.
• Experience in high-volume electro-mechanical manufacture.
• Familiar with problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams for process improvements.
• Monitor production issues to ensure quality.
• Create documentation for production processes.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques (5Why, 8D)

Manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies

Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques

Analytical approach to problem-solving

Experience with PLM and CAD software

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX/Team Centre

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for anProduction Engineer to join our talented team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The Production Engineer role overview:

You will be working closely with our UK and International team members to enhance the efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes whilst collaborating with our Engineering Development teams to seamlessly transition new products into volume production.

Your Responsibilities as an Production Engineer:

• Collaborate with Design/Development teams to identify and propose process & product continuous improvement opportunities
• Working closely with R&D and Production teams to ensure smooth product transitions from concept to production
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to minimise downtime and ensure product quality
• Create concepts and specifications for all production equipment
• Liaise with manufacturers of assembly equipment
• Create assembly control plans, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation related to production processes
• Identify opportunities for automation
• Support the integration of new technologies into production processes
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards

Your Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or HND via apprenticeship in Electromechanical products will also be considered. Applicants with relevant job experience will also be considered.
• Manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies in a high-volume and reactive environment
• Knowledge and application of Problem-solving techniques such as 5Why, 8D and Root Cause Analysis with focus on the implementation of systemic corrective actions
• Experience with PLM and CAD software, preferably Siemens NX/Team Centre and manufacturing systems
• Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement approaches using techniques such as Kaizen and lean manufacturing.
• Experience with sensor electronics, physics & assembly automation
• Have an analytical, creative and practical approach to solving problems, proposing solutions to issues that may arise.

Your Package & Perks:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Educational Sponsorship
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Paid breaks, with free hot premium drinks

We re Innovative

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 150 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What s next?

If you re an experienced Production Engineer and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.