Production Engineer

Recruitment South East; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Engineer to join a client’s team in Hailsham. The role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, conducting root cause analyses, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience with CAD and proficiency in MS Office, along with a Degree or HNC in engineering. The position offers a flexible 37-hour workweek with additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%

Life Insurance: 4x annual salary

Occupational Health checks

Occupational Sick Pay

Annual eye check and assistance for glasses

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open-minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind.
• Hands-on skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the NPI process and help oversee manufacturing processes.
• Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system.
• Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed.
• Identify problems in the production line and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications.
• Monitor manufacturing processes ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

Experience with CAD software

Proficiency in MS Office

Proven experience in the engineering field

Education

Degree/HNC in engineering

Job description

We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our client s team in Hailsham.

The main purpose of this role will be to:

• Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our client s manufacturing processes
• Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
• Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed
• Identify problems in the production line, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and complete various administrative tasks

The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:

• Lead and carry out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards
• Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
• Diagnose problems in the production line, provide recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
• Liaise with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
• Establish safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and also minimise the carbon footprint
• Keep abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then share knowledge with co-workers
• Identify, document, and report unsafe practices
• Check drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Create drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Schedule meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
• Analyse all facets of production and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify and obtain any materials and equipment required for the above

The essential skills/experience required for this role are:

• Experience with CAD software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proven experience in the engineering field

The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Open-minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
• A hands-on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies.

Required Qualifications:
Degree/HNC in engineering

Salary: Negotiable, DOE
37-hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.

Benefits:

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
• Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension
• Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees
• Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1-3 weeks full pay)
• Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses