Job summary
Our client, a Defence supplier is looking for 2x Production Engineers to join them on a contract basis at their site in Wimborne.
Key skills required for this role
Manufacturing Engineer, CAD, Aerospace, Defence,
Important
Experienced working within highly regulated industries, i.e. Aerospace or Defence
Job description
Our client, a Defence supplier is looking for 2x Production Engineers to join them on a contract basis at their site in Wimborne.
1. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to undergo basic security checks.
2. Fully onsite in Wimborne, 4-day condensed week available if preferred.
3. 6-month contract.
4. Very competitive rates, inside IR35.
Role Purpose
The Production Engineering is responsible for providing production engineering solutions and technical support to the Manufacturing team and to support estimates and engineering development work where required.
Key Responsibilities:
5. To ensure Production Engineering commitments are met regarding the required cost, quality and schedule
6. Assist in the identification, generation and support of manufacturing metrics
7. To ensure our customers and stakeholders (e.g. Manufacturing Manager and Project Managers) are regularly updated with task progress, new issues, programme risks, technical risks, and estimates to complete
8. To support manufacturing estimates for bids and provide timely and accurate information regarding manufacturing readiness and feasibility, tooling and equipment requirements and costs, and assembly and test operation times
9. To support the Engineering team in product design and creation of robust drawing/documentation packs ensuring they contain complete and accurate information that meets customer and manufacturing requirements
10. To improve and facilitate the smooth flow of production build and test activities, without delays or errors, by supporting the accurate creation of manufacturing routings, Bills of Materials, Assembly Information for Manufacture (AIM) documents and other process instructions as may be required to support error‐free production, and to review each job to ensure availability of full and correct technical documentation
11. To investigate and support the resolution of production related issues as they arise and to complete the necessary escalation forms of further Engineering investigation if require
12. To be innovative in solving problems and be aware of relevant new technologies/processes and to support the introduction of these new technologies/processes accordingly
13. To propose, implement and maintain continuous improvement initiatives such as lean shop floor layouts and propose any new capital equipment requirements production and test areas
14. Any other duties (considered reasonable) as and when required by the business
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
15. HNC/HND qualified in an engineering related discipline (desirable) or extensive experience providing production engineering support to Manufacturing department
16. Experience working with a variety of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques related to electrical and/or mechanical manufacturing
17. Knowledge of related engineering disciplines with the ability to read and understand electronic schematics, wiring schedules, mechanical part/assembly drawings
18. Experience working with BoMs and manufacturing routings within an ERP/MRP system
19. Experience designing jigs and fixtures (3D CAD experience preferable)
20. Skilled computer user, proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio are necessary)
21. Ability to provide accurate cost and timescale estimates to support bid, project and manufacturing activities
22. Ability to support technical proposals and compile assembly instructions or engineering reports
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