Senior Production Engineer

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology development company in Prudhoe is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technician to assist with the assembly and testing of complex electro-mechanical products. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing, knowledge of relevant tools, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary, performance-related bonuses, and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and generous holidays.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Free breakfast and lunch

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

EV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in similar manufacturing settings is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools is required.
• Soldering and wiring skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication skills are vital.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly and testing of autonomous optics and SkyWall products.
• Assemble and test intricate electro-mechanical systems.
• Debug systems and resolve issues efficiently.
• Train Junior Technicians and share knowledge.
• Participate in outdoor field testing and assist with training.

Skills

Experience in similar manufacturing settings

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools

Soldering and wiring skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude

Strong teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Location: Prudhoe (near Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hours of work: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with the option of overtime available. 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work overtime when occasionally required.

Offer package: £13.50 per hour (which is £26,325 per year and negotiable depending on experience), bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, free breakfast and freshly cooked lunch from our on-site chef, 4% pension match, and more (see below).

OpenWorks Engineering develop CUAS, Air Defence, and Optical Surveillance, Sensing, and Tracking Technology for Defence and Security.

We've developed award-winning and innovative drone capture and autonomous optical detection and tracking technology. Our systems protect high-profile assets, facilities, the public, and VIPs from aerial threats.

We are proud to support law enforcement and military operators worldwide, protecting many high-profile sites and individuals.

As a small, fast-growing company (approx. 50 employees), we offer professionals autonomy and responsibility, allowing you to see the direct impact of your efforts.

Our passionate team makes our achievements possible.

Our benefits:

• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (+ long-service bonus days)
• Breakfast and a free freshly cooked lunch daily by Chef Mark and his team
• Private health insurance
• Death-in-service benefit
• EV car scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension scheme (up to 4% matched contribution)
• High-energy, dynamic work environment in Northumberland countryside
• Positive company culture encouraging change, challenge, and commitment

Main responsibilities:

We're seeking highly motivated Senior Technicians experienced in assembling and testing complex electro-mechanical products.

As a Senior Technician, you will:

• Assist with assembly and testing of autonomous optics and SkyWall products
• Assemble and test intricate electro-mechanical camera systems in a clean room environment
• Debug systems and resolve issues efficiently
• Train Junior Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Assemble projectiles, pack nets, parachutes, and rebuild shot projectiles from testing and training
• Participate in outdoor field testing and assist with user training activities

What we're looking for:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in similar manufacturing settings
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical hand tools
• Soldering and wiring skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work

Vision: Help protect NATO countries' airspace and territory.

Mission: To be a world-leading provider of autonomous surveillance and defense technology.

Values:

• Be a Good Egg: Earn respect, trust, and honesty
• Do cool stuff: Develop innovative tech with an awesome team
• Be empowered: Autonomous, reliable, responsible
• We are one team: Support each other
• Things go wrong: Fail fast, learn, improve
• Have fun: Enjoy doing amazing things with passionate people