Production Engineer in Ponteland, Northumberland

Energy Jobline CVL; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Engineer based in Ponteland. The role involves overseeing daily production activities and ensuring the smooth operation of electrical control panel manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical panel assembly and team supervision, with applicable qualifications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £40k plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical panel assembly and team supervision.
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring work is completed on time.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to guide accurate build processes.
• Conduct in process and final inspections.
• Manage workflow and allocate tasks.

Skills

Electrical panel assembly

Team supervision

Control panel wiring

Problem solving

Education

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Full UK driving Licence

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Production Engineer for a client of ours based in Ponteland on a permanent basis.

The Production Engineer will work Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm and Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm.

The Production Engineer will receive a salary up to £40k + Bonus.

The Production Engineer will be responsible for ensuring production of top quality electrical control panels.

The Production Engineer’s main duties will include improving and implementing new manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for up to 15 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Engineer

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring work is completed on time
• Review technical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications to guide accurate build processes
• Conduct in process and final inspections
• Manage workflow, allocate tasks, and manage resources
• Assist with panel building tasks
• Conduct regular reviews
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Conduct regular 1:1’s with your team and support their needs where required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in electrical panel assembly and team supervision
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards
• Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation
• Problem Solving abilities

Desirable Qualifications of the Production Engineer

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671
• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering
• NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, or Maintenance
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Knowledge of ISO9001 equipment & processes to meet required specifications
• Full UK driving Licence

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