Job summary
Our client, a leading manufacturing business in the marine sector, is currently seeking a Production Engineer to join their Manufacturing Operations team.
Key skills required for this role
Experience in at least one of the following - GRP composites, metal fabrication processes or rubber hose manufacturing.
Important
Production planning and quality control experience within an engineering environment.
Job description
This is a permanent position, reporting directly to the Operations Director. The role involves developing and implementing production and quality control processes, troubleshooting issues across multiple manufacturing sites in Dorset and Hampshire, and driving continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical expertise and support to resolve manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions across all 3 manufacturing sites.
2. Work with department managers using the 8D process to reduce quality concerns and trends.
3. Support New Product Development Projects with manufacturing and quality control expertise.
4. Lead process and quality improvement activities including root cause analysis and other relevant techniques.
5. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and all other company policies and procedures.
6. Analyse existing production processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
7. Collect and analyse production data to identify trends, performance, quality issues, and opportunities for improvement.
8. Lead and participate in projects aimed at process optimisation, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Job Requirements:
9. Experience in production planning and quality control within an engineering environment.
10. Relevant graduate-level engineering qualification.
11. Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing areas: GRP composites, metal fabrication processes (including Mig and Tig welding), and rubber hose manufacturing.
12. Proficiency in quality control systems, including 6 Sigma and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
13. Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and error-proofing techniques.
14. Ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision and make decisions under pressure.
15. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and critical thinking skills.
16. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and team-player skills.
Benefits:
17. Competitive salary (£42,000-£48,000)
18. Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday
19. Life assurance - 2x annual salary
20. Pension - 4% employer and 4% employee
21. Private Medical Insurance - eligibility after one year of service
22. Holiday entitlement - 36 days inclusive of public and bank holidays
23. Free off-road parking and electric vehicle charging points
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