Senior Production Engineer

Talent Engineering; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ulverston is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to oversee new product introductions and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering degree, a strong background in engineering, and extensive experience in design and manufacturing. Responsibilities include producing CAD drawings, resolving technical issues, and enhancing product quality. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with 3D CAD experience at component level.
• Wide range of experience in design and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD drawings, SOPs and specifications for new product launches.
• Support operations to resolve technical issues and improve product designs.
• Design and improve tooling and testing jigs for product quality.
• Review and document product and process changes.
• Undertake statistical analyses to propose improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of IFS ERP software

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

3D CAD software

Job description

Summary

The Senior Production Engineer will be responsible for the smooth New product Introduction into the operations environment. Providing technical support to the Engineering and Operations departments, improving existing processes and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD drawings, SOPs and written specifications for new product launches to direct the Operations team in effective and efficient product assembly and test
• Support operations to resolve technical issues, ensuring all investigation work is documented, by developing robust production processes and improving product designs, with the aim to reduce cost and improve reliability, while complying with current quality standards
• Design, develop, document and improve required tooling and associated test jigs, in a timely manner, by liaising with the design and manufacturing teams, to guarantee product quality and operational productivity and efficiency
• Review product and process documentation and ERP system information changes (including bills of materials, product routings and design change requests)
• Undertake detailed analysis using statistical methods, providing relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to evidence process weakness and measure improvement whilst proposing and implementing corrective actions

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of IFS ERP software and Microsoft SharePoint
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards

Experience

A strong engineering background. Including experience of 3D CAD at component level is a necessity. A wide range of experience in a design and manufacturing environment, ideally gained in SME within the electronics manufacturing industry.