Production Engineer

We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our client’s team in Hailsham.

The main purpose of this role will be to:

• Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our client’s manufacturing processes
• Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
• Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed
• Identify problems in the production line, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and complete various administrative tasks

The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:

• Lead and carry out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards
• Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
• Diagnose problems in the production line, provide recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
• Liaise with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
• Establish safety procedures and protocols that take the workers'' well-being into account, and also minimise the carbon footprint
• Keep abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then share knowledge with co-workers
• Identify, document, and report unsafe practices
• Check drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Create drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
• Schedule meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
• Analyse all facets of production and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify and obtain any materials and equipment required for the above

The essential skills/experience required for this role are:

• Experience with CAD software
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proven experience in the engineering field

The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Open-minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
• A hands-on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies.

Required Qualifications:
Degree/HNC in engineering

Salary: Negotiable, DOE
37-hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.

Benefits:

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
• Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension
• Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees
• Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1-3 weeks full pay)
• Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses

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