Production Engineer

Description:

Production Engineer
Sector: Manufacturing / Automotive
Location: Norfolk
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am > 4:30pm
  
iSQ Recruitment is supporting an innovative UK engineering and manufacturing business with the search for an experienced Production Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
  
This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of manufacturing improvement projects and working across New Product Introduction (NPI), Production Engineering and Continuous Improvement within a highly advanced manufacturing environment.
  
Working closely with Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Production Technicians, you'll play a key role in supporting products from prototype through to full production, improving manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient, safe and repeatable production methods.
  
Please note: This client does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK.
  
Responsibilities:

Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Support products transitioning from prototype and low-volume manufacture into full production
Assist in the design and development of production lines, assembly processes and manufacturing methods
Work closely with Design Engineers and Production Technicians during prototype builds to resolve manufacturing challenges
Provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) feedback to improve product manufacturability
Produce manufacturing documentation including Work Instructions, Process Flows, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Machine Packs and Risk Assessments
Investigate production issues and implement effective process improvements
Source and specify production equipment, tooling and manufacturing solutions
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the production environment
Assist with production line layouts, factory improvements and equipment integration
Train colleagues on manufacturing processes, tooling and best practice
Ensure manufacturing activities are carried out in line with Health & Safety requirements Benefits:

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Private healthcare and medical insurance following successful completion of probation
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electrification technologies Skills & Experience:

Minimum three years' experience within a Manufacturing or Production Engineering environment
Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes within an NPI, Production Engineering or Process Engineering role
Experience managing engineering or manufacturing improvement projects
Professional Engineering or Technical qualification (HNC, HND or equivalent)
Strong understanding of manufacturing documentation including Work Instructions, PFMEAs, Control Plans and Risk Assessments
Ability to confidently interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and Lean Manufacturing principles
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
Confident using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Project and PowerPoint Desirable:

Experience within automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical device or other advanced manufacturing environments
Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
Electrical or electronic knowledge to support production or test equipment development
Experience working with Creo engineering drawings
Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
Experience supporting production line design, equipment integration or factory layout improvements If you're looking for a varied Production Engineering role where you can influence manufacturing processes, manage your own projects and support innovative products from prototype through to full production, we'd love to hear from you.
  
To apply, please click apply or send your CV to (url removed). For more information, please contact iSQ Recruitment on (phone number removed).
  
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