Production Engineer (3021)

VSE; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE in Leigh on Sea, Essex is seeking a Production Engineer to drive production processes, manage KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and compliance teams.

You will develop real-time metrics, manage projects, and help maintain calibration and capability procedures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a 2+ years' industry experience or an engineering degree.
• Strong interest in aviation/aerospace.
• Ability to use/learn Computer Aided Design tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify production needs for new and existing products.
• Develop metrics and real-time reporting tools.
• Program, manage and execute engineering projects.
• Continuous improvement and maintaining processes.
• Maintain performance dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Support calibration and maintenance data processes.
• Contribute to shop floor layout and workshop design.
• Investigate production issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Analytical skills

Understanding engineering concepts

Education

Degree in any discipline

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

# Production Engineer (3021)LEIGH ON SEA, Essex SS9 5PR## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAnyCategoryNon DOT - Safety Sensitive Position## Description**JOB SUMMARY:***Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Production Engineer is responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures and productivity improvements, Manage KPIs and ensure preventative and corrective actions are taken. Work on stages or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects together with Compliance and Engineering. Work under general supervision, reviewed periodically or on completion by Senior Management.***DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:****Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*** Identify production needs for new and existing products being serviced.* Develop metrics and autonomous reporting tools that utilise real-time data.* Program, manage and execute various engineering projects.* Continuous improvement and maintaining processes.* Work within the Engineering and Compliance Teams to build and maintain performance monitoring dashboards and the man-hour plan.* Monitor the Organisations Tools/equipment Calibration requirements.* Maintain the procedure for maintenance data from external sources, verifying that manual revisions are up to date.* Maintain the capability management procedure, completing initial capability requests, extension of capability reviews and existing capability reviews.* Contribute to the evaluation and processing of warranty claims and associated customer reports.* Assist with shop floor layout and workshop designs.* Assist in the generation of production documentation such as assembly or operating instructions.* Reduce variability in component processing by providing standard work methods and work instructions.* Ensure product and process quality meets the standards required.* Remove waste from the processes.* Investigate production and process issues.* Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.* Plan projects or tasks so they may be tracked and presented.* Manage assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).* Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.* Undertake continuous training and development.**Relationship Management**Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers. Be an effective team member, working with management, supervisors, and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output.**Skills and Attributes:*** Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.* Engages interest and participation of others and have a collaborative approach to working together.* Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed.* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.* Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.* Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach.* Understand lean manufacturing.* Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.* Planning and prioritising activities.* Ability to present data effectively.* Team working skills and analytical skills.* Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality.## Qualifications**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** *Educated to degree level in any discipline with a strong interest in aviation and a minimum of 2 years' industry experience **or** qualified with a degree in Engineering.** Communication and Team working skills.* A genuine interest in the aerospace industry.* Ability to use / learn Computer Automated Design tools.* Ability to design processes and layouts.* Understanding design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work.