Production Engineer

Adecco; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Production Engineer responsible for coordinating engineering processes from design to production. The role involves managing manufacturing standards, developing plans, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and demonstrate strong communication and flexibility, while working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

9-day working fortnight

Matched pension contributions

Free parking onsite

Staff canteen

Discovery Park discounts

Death in Service benefit

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Engineering or related field is desirable.
• Comfortable working in defence and security sectors.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Manage standards and procedures for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop production plans and route cards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions.

Skills

Understanding of process engineering principles

Time management

Effective communication

Ability to work independently and in teams

Flexibility to meet business needs

Education

Degree in Engineering or recognized engineering apprenticeship

Job description

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Be responsible for coordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release. Liaise with the company's Engineering and Project Teams, Production and Supply Chain ensuring the successful transition for new and existing product designs, thus ensuring that projects are achieved on time, to quality and budget.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Matched pension contributions
• Free parking onsite
• Staff canteen with vending machines
• Discovery Park discounts
• Death in Service
• Christmas Shutdown

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Manage the standards, methods and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (jigs / fixtures / tooling) and processes.
• Develop and deliver production plans, build documentation and route cards for a variety of engineering projects from final design and into series production.
• Contribute to the development of the Operations Department strategy.
• Co-ordinate cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during day to day operation's activity.
• Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and design for manufacture activities.
• Responsible for production engineering tasks associated with ToT (Transfer of Technology) projects.
• Undertake customer and supplier visits by car, when necessary.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
• Carry out other tasks and activities as required by management.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Degree educated in an Engineering related discipline, or a recognised engineering apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment, desirable.
• Demonstrate a good level of understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• The ability to react swiftly to changes in production demands and implement effective and timely solutions.
• Have excellent time management abilities.
• Have the ability to work alone or part of a team.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Be comfortable with working in the defence and security sectors.
• Have the ability meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables.
• Have the ability to read engineering drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Have a 'Can do' attitude.
• Be motivational.
• Be accountable.
• Have integrity.
• Be team focused.
• Be customer / quality focused.
• Be outcome / solution focused.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
• Hold a full current driving licence and a valid passport is required.
• Due to the nature of this business all candidate will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.