Production Engineer

RAM E&I SYSTEMS PVT LTD; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions is looking for an engineer to develop innovative manufacturing methods and enhance production capabilities. This role involves key responsibilities like project management for new equipment, training personnel, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in engineering disciplines and experience with automation technologies.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience with PLC programming and hydraulic systems is essential.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement techniques like Kaizen and 6 sigma is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing methods and refurbish existing equipment.
• Project-manage new equipment introductions and train personnel.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage engineering operations.

Skills

PLC Programming

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical installation IEE 17th edition

Programming Cartesian and 6 axis robots

Vision checking systems

Visual basic programming

Kaizen

5s

6 sigma techniques

Education

HNC or degree in Electrical engineering

HNC or degree in Mechanical engineering

HNC or degree in Mechatronics

Job description

Main Duties

To develop new and existing manufacturing methods within Nifco UK and support productions needs.

Refurbishment and re-engineering of existing assembly equipment to achieve OEE improvement objectives.

Carry out TPM activities to sustain machine condition and performance standards.

Identify opportunities for waste elimination and automation through robust engineering solutions.

Support programme introductions with new equipment installation/modification of existing equipment.

Project-manage new assembly and moulding equipment introduction.

Assist in the design of new assembly equipment.

Train existing personnel and identify training needs.

Liaise with production to meet the ongoing needs of production e.g. Fault finding, diagnostics

Assist and develop production with the implementation of their improvement plans i.e. reject reduction, machine utilisation,cycle times ,Raw material utilisation, tooling problems, improved automation, etc.

Investigate new manufacturing methods and propose introduction/ budgets of equipment.

Ensure that new projects meet the required introduction timing.

Create action plans to overcome problems.

Participate and promote good health and safety practice at all times.

Carry out risk assessments on all new equipment.

Manage, develop and create procedures to improve Production engineering operations.

Essential

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

HNC or degree in Electrical engineering or Mechanical engineering, or Mechatronics

PLC Programming

Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems

Desirable

Electrical installation IEE 17th edition

Experience programming Cartesian and 6 axis robots

Experience of vision checking systems

Visual basic programming

Familiarity with Kaizen, 5s, PPS, 8D or 6 sigma techniques

Working Hours

Currently, day shift hours will be worked in line with the business

Hybrid working 1-2 days per week agreeable with manager and the business after probationary period.

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