Production Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a Production Engineer for an award winning, international engineering company. You will work within a very integrated team, supporting the manufacturing process in three locations UK, USA and China – traveling is a key part of this role so flexibility is a necessity.

• Have worked in a Production Engineering position previously for a manufacturing establishment, and have supported the whole manufacturing process from drawing to delivery, producing components of tight tolerances, where quality is a key component.
• Have a background working within a CNC precision machining environment which includes: grinding, turning and milling, precision metal cutting, working with complex forms and very tight tolerances.
• Have qualifications to a minimum level of HNC/HND, preferably Degree.
• Have substantial manufacturing experience of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Be willing to work abroad regularly for periods up to one month at any one of our manufacturing facilities (USA or China).
• Have previous experience of working with a MRP system and familiarity with machine tools such as Doosan, Okuma, Toyoda and Studer.

• Ensuring all pre-production activities including: creation of stage drawings; writing of machine programmes; identification of tooling requirements and designing of fixtures, are carried out effectively and in a time conscious manner and production delivery deadlines are met.
• Participation in feasibility reviews for new components, determining the most optimistic manufacturing methods, and liaison with customers on adaptations or design changes and applicable cost implications.
• Driving improvements in production processes through the use of methodology, developing appropriate methods and processes.
• Supporting Sales by providing BoMs through MRP system (Epicor).
• Delivering technical training to production operators, developing their skill and capability and building team working spirit.
• Producing CAD drawings using Solid Edge.

• Competitive Salary and excellent benefits package including:
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution.
• 33 holidays increasing with service.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Life Assurance at four times basic salary.
• Favourable work pattern with an 11:45 finish on Friday.

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 till 16:30