Production Engineer

Overview

OpenWorks Engineering operates within the defence sector. As part of our recruitment and onboarding processes, we collect information that may be required to support future security vetting and clearance requirements, should these become necessary during employment. OpenWorks is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities to improve production build efficiency
• Create and maintain build processes and procedures
• Investigate production yield, scrap and rework trends
• Solve problems found in production by carrying out root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Providing hands‑on support to production technicians during build, test and fault‑finding activities
• Be the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for your discipline and deliver training to production technicians where required
• Define, develop and support production with in‑line validation activities for new assemblies
• Design of jigs/fixtures to aid build and test activities
• Source, commission and develop plans for production FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) equipment
• Supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) from design through to volume manufacture
• Contributing to DFA (Design for Assembly) activities
• Support prototype builds
• Developing production‑ready documentation

Qualifications

• Understanding of different materials and coatings
• Knowledge of assembly methods: fasteners and torquing, adhesives and bonding
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometry, Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor CAD package
• Experience with problem‑solving methodologies such as 5‑why, A3 and 8D
• A high level of attention to detail
• Experience working in a production environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• A high level of computer literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills

Benefits

• Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more
• Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you
• Rewarding Success – Competitive salary and bonus package, with performance bonuses of up to 25% and clear opportunities for career progression
• Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer‑matched contributions to help you plan for the future
• More Time to Recharge – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long‑service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Breakfast & Lunch on Us – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team

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