Overview
We are looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead smooth new product introduction (NPI) into our operations environment, ensuring products move from design to manufacture efficiently and reliably. You will provide hands-on technical support to Engineering and Operations, improving existing processes and resolving technical issues to enhance quality, cost and delivery performance.
Responsibilities
- Produce CAD drawings, SOPs and written build/test specifications to guide the Operations team in effective and efficient product assembly and test.
- Support Operations to resolve technical issues, fully documenting investigations, and develop robust production processes and product improvements that reduce cost and improve reliability while maintaining quality standards.
- Design, develop, document and improve tooling and test jigs, liaising closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and operational productivity.
- Review and update product and process documentation and ERP data, including bills of materials, routings and design change requests.
- Use statistical methods and data analysis to identify process weaknesses, generate and track KPIs, and propose and implement corrective actions.
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong engineering background with significant experience in a design and manufacturing environment, ideally within an SME electronics manufacturing setting.
- Proven experience of 3D CAD at component level.
- Security Clearable – UK Citizens can only be considered for this position
Skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of IFS ERP and Microsoft SharePoint (advantageous).
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Understanding of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving teams.
Personal attributes
- Committed, dedicated and proactive, with a strong results focus.
- Able to multitask, manage priorities and meet tight deadlines without losing attention to detail.
- Strong people skills, collaborative approach and confident leading problem-solving activities.
Work environment
You will be based in the Production Engineering department, working closely with Operations on the shop floor. The environment includes low-voltage equipment, high-temperature test equipment, and chemicals/solvents used in the manufacturing process, so a strong safety mindset is essential.
Salary, benefits and location
- 4 day working week M-T
- Benefits: company pension, free on-site parking.
- Location: on-site, in-person role.
Candidates will need to be security clearable UK Citizens or foreign nationals with 5 years continuous residency in the UK required.
If you are a Senior Production Engineer with strong NPI, 3D CAD and manufacturing experience looking to take ownership in a growing electronics manufacturing business, we’d like to hear from you.
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