Production Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics manufacturer in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Production Engineer. Responsibilities include technical support in manufacturing, change control justifications, and assisting the supply chain with technical queries. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and experience in electronic manufacturing, preferably aerospace. Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic manufacturing preferred, ideally in the aerospace industry.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.
• Proactive approach to failure prevention methods.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality & Supply Chain).
• Provide technical justification for change control.
• Assist supply chain with technical queries and audits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical engineering competence

Lean Principles

Core Manufacturing tools

Cross functional team working

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I'm looking for a Production Engineer to join a global electronics manufacturer based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality & Supply Chain)
• Support the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment
• Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries, including supplier visit, capability assessments and audits as required
• Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback
• Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority
• Support the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction
• Maintain constant self-learning and development routines

Essential Competences

• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Electrical & Process)
• Must be an experienced engineer from a similar industry, able to demonstrate multi-functional engineering competence
• Understanding of Lean Principles and process variation - Green Belt desirable
• Understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen
• Have a solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent cross functional team working skills
• Strong participant in cross functional teams supporting Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office experience
• Be proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a very successful and well-funded business.