Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineer to contribute to the development of new products. This role involves ensuring successful project launches while maintaining budgetary constraints and quality standards. You will work collaboratively with various teams to design efficient manufacturing processes and resolve production issues. Ideal candidates will possess strong process design skills and a willingness to travel. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive engineering functions is a plus.
• Proficient in designing test and assembly solutions for NPLs.

Responsibilities

• Meet timing and cost targets for New Product Launches.
• Ensure processes meet capability targets and scrap levels.
• Design and implement capable manufacturing processes.

Skills

Process Design Skills

Project Management Methodologies

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Assembly Manufacturing Experience

Risk Assessment

Education

HNC Qualification

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Poka-Yoke

Job description

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To contribute to the successful development and introduction of New Products into the business, reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager through the Product Lead Engineer. You will be part of a team responsible for delivering projects to contract value while maintaining plant issues related to SQCDM.

Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

1. Meet timing and cost targets for all New Product Launches (NPL).
2. Monitor, report, and ensure all costs are within budget.
3. Liaise with customers and suppliers on cost and technical matters.
4. Support project estimates and planning.
5. Ensure processes meet capability targets and scrap levels as per the project charter.
6. Produce technical reports for all pre-production builds as defined by the Product Lead Engineer.
7. Provide training to manufacturing personnel for new projects.
8. Conduct Risk Assessments for all equipment.
9. Coordinate parts supply and builds, and produce build reports.
10. Formulate and update build plans bi-weekly.
11. Organize internal meetings.
12. Design and implement capable manufacturing processes considering ergonomics, safety, and material flow.
13. Lead tasks to meet NPL milestone requirements.
14. Deliver manufacturing processes and transfer knowledge to the team.
15. Contribute to product design optimizations for manufacturability (DFMA).
16. Resolve manufacturing, production, and quality issues collaboratively.
17. Ensure customer compliance through qualification and validation.
18. Support Production Engineering staff and manufacturing issues as needed.

Person Specification:

• Experience in automotive engineering functions (not essential).
• Assembly manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Team player with robust process design skills, including PFMEA and Poka-Yoke.
• Proficient in designing and implementing test, assembly, and automation solutions for NPLs.
• Knowledge of modern assembly, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Willingness to travel overseas.

Qualifications:

Minimum of HNC qualification, preferably a degree or equivalent, with an engineering apprenticeship. Candidates with extensive experience will also be considered based on merit.