Production Engineer

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).
  
iSQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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