COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey. Introduction We require a Production Engineer to join our team based at our site in Abercynon, South Wales. The Production Engineer is responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading production and productivity improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing layouts (cell design) to reduce waste, improve product quality, build safety into process and reduce operating costs. Key Responsibilities Support the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/weekly/monthly production plan. Work in conjunstion with the Planning department to the TOC process to meet the requirements of the capacity plan in the optimal way. Ensure that the manfacturing teams are appropriately trained/ qualified for the funtions that they are required perform in line with the work instructions. Lead the team in the achievement of the operational KPI's and budgeted requirements. Support VAVE activities in all production areas. Lead and champion the contunous improvement/ lean activities in line with the BE LEAN principles and support the VAVE activites through the implementation of cycle time reduction and tool life improvements etc Participate in the project management process for NPI and provide resources as required. Introduce new processes and equipment required to manufacture products to a required level of output. Health, Safety and Environment Ensure all processes have been risk assessed and the appropriate work instructions for the safe operation are specified. Ensure that operators are trained to the specified work instruction. Ensure manufacturing operation is compliant with the relevant legislation and TT roadmaps. Participate in the HS&E committee meeting and departmental inspections. Competancy Ability to identify and implement effective training requirements. Use of 2D Autocad for developing layout drawings. Use of 3D Autocad for the design of jigs and fixtures. A role model of the TT Way behaviours for your team and colleagues. Display at all times the highest level of integrity and honesty. Ability to communicate competently and effectively at all levels supported by strong listening skills. A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team. Demonstrates a participative management style to encourage team engagement. Structured and systematic approach. Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed. Requirements of the person (CORE) A clear understanding of how manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs. Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance. Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes. Manage and control costs in line with budget. HNC/HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. Requirements of the person (DESIRABLE) Previous experience of military traction projects. Previous experience in connector or harness manufacturing. Knowledge of our customers and their industry. What we offer Enhanced pension contributions Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme Free Fruit Tuesdays Sharesave Site incentive plan Financial wellbeing benefit Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted RAC membership Discounted Gym membership Specsavers vouchers 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. Our Recruitment Process Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility. Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing. Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you. WeAreTT BeMeAtTT TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.