Production Engineer

Transcriptionlive; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Production Process Manager based in Wallsend. This role involves overseeing the production process to ensure smooth operations and implementing improvements in manufacturing techniques. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, technical capabilities in production line setups, and proficiency in software like SolidEdge and MS Office. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum based on experience, with added benefits including paid overtime and company pension.

Benefits

Company Pension

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND Standard or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar industry or automotive experience preferred.
• Technical background with hands-on experience in designing and setting up production lines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the whole production process ensuring smooth and effective operations.
• Implement continuous improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Train staff in new and existing production processes.

Skills

CNC Routing

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Welding

Powder Coating

Electrical Assembly

Continuous improvement

3D CAD

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND Standard or equivalent

Tools

SolidEdge

Job description

Job Purpose

• A key role within the business managing the whole production process, making sure everything runs smoothly and effectively.
• Making key improvements to manufacturing processes throughout the business.
• Full responsibility for a number of manufacturing processes within the business including: CNC Routing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Powder Coating and Electrical Assembly.

Key Duties

• Ownership/Continuous improvement of existing machines/processes.
• Selection of new assembly processes/techniques.
• Specification/Development of new equipment/tooling.
• Defining new and existing production procedures, finding ways to reduce costs and maximise efficiency while maintaining product quality.
• Train staff in new and existing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers and management in developing new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Machine/process introduction including: Supplier selection, Ergonomics, PFMEA, Concept Design, Cycle time achievement and reduction, Factory layout, Technical files and operating instructions, Support for production and Maintenance teams.
• Resolving Quality Issues highlighted by shop floor and seeking corrective actions via Purchasing from suppliers as required. Liaise with other departments as required if design or BOM changes are required.
• Generating Installation documents for New Products and SOP's for existing products ideally with ability to work with 3D models to generate literature.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of HNC/HND Standard or equivalent.
• Min 5 years' experience in similar industry or some automotive experience preferred.
• Technical background, with hands-on experience in designing and setting up production lines for new processes.
• Software knowledge (MS Office, 2D and 3D CAD, Ideally SolidEdge).

The Package

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Paid overtime.
• Working Hours are 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri - can be flexible on this.
• Company Pension.
• 25 days holiday.
• 6 month Probationary Period.