Senior Production Engineer in Ulverston

Energy Jobline ZR; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Senior Production Engineer in Ulverston, UK. This role involves overseeing new product introductions, providing engineering support, and enhancing production processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in electronics manufacturing. The position requires proficiency in using CAD and ERP systems, along with a strong engineering background to resolve technical issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong engineering background with 3D CAD experience at component level.
• Wide range of experience in design and manufacturing in electronics.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD drawings, SOPs, and written specifications.
• Support operations to resolve technical issues and document investigations.
• Design and improve required tooling and test jigs.
• Review product and process documentation and ERP system changes.
• Undertake detailed analysis and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing or six sigma qualifications

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

IFS ERP software

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Overview

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.

Duties and 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

• Lean manufacturing or six sigma qualifications
• 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.

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