Production Engineer (Electrical)

JAM Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Aerospace and Defence manufacturer based in Greater Manchester seeks a Production Engineer. This permanent role involves providing technical support for manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and skills in Lean Principles. Competitive salary, early Friday finish, and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

7% matched pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer from a similar industry.
• Solid understanding of Lean Principles and process variation.
• Understanding of Core Manufacturing tools like OEE, Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, preferably Aerospace.
• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support technical engineering input within Operations.
• Assist with technical justification for change control.
• Support supply chain function with technical queries.
• Provide input for change control feedback in Engineering.
• Implement cost-effective technological methods.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Lean Principles

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the manufacturing and Aerospace/ Defence sector? Do you have a background within electrical engineering? If so, the following permanent role might be for you….

On behalf of my client, a global Aerospace and Defence manufacturer organisation based in Greater Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Production Engineer on a permanent basis.

This role is primarily responsible for providing technical support for products within the Operations function.

This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business with a genuine passion for engineering advanced electronics that will benefit our planet and people for future generations.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain).
• Supporting the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment.
• Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries.
• Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback.
• Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority.
• Supporting the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction.

You:

• An experienced engineer from a similar industry, able to demonstrate multi functional engineering competence.
• Solid understanding of Lean Principles and process variation (Green Belt desirable)
• Solid understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE , Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen.
• Solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering with previous experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is highly desirable).
• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Mechanical, Electrical & Process).
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Be proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa.

The package:

• 
  You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including 7% matched pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.