Production Engineer

Our client is looking to recruit for a Production Engineer, this role is key to support the business in being able to take on new products for repair and overhaul by turning the customer s requirement into a set of instructions on how to deliver this requirement

Core Responsibilities

• Key front line technical role on all production related issues.
• Focus on issues relating to production and how the product will be Overhauled or Repaired as required:

• Creation/updating of Overhaul Instructions and Work Instructions to detail how to achieve the end requirement.
• Creation/updating of Technical Job Packs for capturing the tasks carried out and decisions made in each job
• Development of tooling and procedures to optimise strip down, cleaning, painting and assembly tasks in a safe and consistent manner
• Design test equipment interfaces such as adaptor plates and asset mounting devices in support of production;
• Write test specifications for product testing and for programming of the specific test equipment

• Day to day support for projects in the startup phase prior to first article inspection and then supporting optimisation of the process for serial production.
• Liaise with production management, production control, project management and engineering functions as required to deliver the tools and processes to achieve the required production process.
• Continually review the project specific production process to establish best practice and eliminate wastefulness, relating to time, tooling, and materials.
• Lead/support continuous improvement activities with workshop teams utilising the lean production toolkit.
• To carry out other production related functions broadly consistent with the role when required
• Vibration analysis of products and assets
• Assist in setting up all processes and engineering/ technical requirements to support projects and production.

Professional Experience, Education, Specific Skills & Knowledge (Ex: Language, IT skills)

• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering although other qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND) considered with significant practical experience.
• Overhaul and repair experience would be ideal.
• Good practical engineering approach.
• CAD
• Microsoft Office suite, technical documentation skills key to the role
• Fluent technical and conversational English
• Good communication skills on a technical level with both internal and external customers.

New employees must pass a Drugs and Alcohol related Medical upon starting.

Package Details:-

• £40k - £50k (dependant on experience).
• 36.5 working week. Mon Thur 08 30pm Fri 08 30.

• 20 days holiday (pro rata).
• Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining).
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Pensions 3% EE and 6% ER.
• Salary/Bonus Sacrifice.
• Private Health Care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Other Benefits.

Please contact if you are interested on (phone number removed) or please apply with your up to date CV.