Production Engineer

Concept Technical; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Production Engineer to provide electrical designs and support the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on electrical design and production engineering. Additional responsibilities include guiding apprentices and driving continuous improvements. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

5% matched pension

Critical illness insurance

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment is crucial.
• Background in electrical panel design or production engineering is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical designs and production engineering information.
• Support manufacturing processes and guide apprentices.
• Drive continuous improvements in production engineering.

Skills

Electrical design

New product introduction

CAD software competency

Innovation in engineering

Job description

Overview

Production Engineer – Staffordshire

Salary: £43,000 - £46,000

Pay: Monthly Paid

Benefits: 5% matched pension; UNUM - Critical illness insurance; DIS - 1x Annual Salary; 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 1 additional day to celebrate birthday.

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00 – 15:15, Fri 8:00 – 12:00

For an informal chat please call Mark on (phone number removed)

Responsibilities

• The Production Engineer is responsible and accountable for providing electrical designs, production engineering information, supporting the NPI process and delivering relevant production engineering information in line with manufacturing start dates.
• Engineers will support the organization's manufacturing processes, provide detailed information and technical support at all stages of the manufacturing process. The function will also be to support other team members and provide guidance to apprentices to achieve their goals and continually strive for better results.
• The Production Engineer will drive continuous improvements within the area through the SQCDP measures, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications / Background

Appropriate experience in a high pressure, rapidly changing manufacturing environment is considered significantly more important than paper qualifications. Background in Electrical panel design / production engineering.

Engineering Knowledge

• Can demonstrate a proven track record in New product introduction, electrical, electronic, mechanical and production engineering. That supports the following:
• New Product Introduction process
• Providing accurate data to support the quotation process
• Clear, accurate data that allows other functions to act appropriately
• Company profitability
• First article / ISIR, customer acceptance
• Ability to think outside of the box
• Provide innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

General experience

• Understanding of design requirements and design standards including UL508a. Fully conversant with applicable European design standards including LVD, EMC, EN60204, associated safety legislation.
• Good understanding of electrical design from concept to production.
• Competent use of a variety of CAD packages
• Ability to turn Customer information into a production engineered solution in a standard format.
• Take an active role in the project management cycle
• The ability to construct plans with many variables