Internal Job Title: Production Engineer
Business: Lucy Electric EV Infrastructure
Location: Sowerby Bridge
Job Reference No: 4254
Job Purpose:
To ensure manufacturing processes can meet the cost and quality specifications required.
To lead manufacturing projects introducing cost savings, quality improvements, lead-time improvements or new production competencies
Design production processes to create flow.
Business Overview:
Part of Lucy Group, Lucy Electric is a global leader in intelligent secondary power distribution. Lucy Electric EV Infrastructure Ltd is a newly formed business entity that brings our 125-year heritage in switchgear to the world of e-mobility.
We support a range of customers - particularly Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) - with innovative, future-ready infrastructure to support EV charging. From package substations and ultra-high-capacity feeder pillars for supercharging hubs, to compact residential units designed for driveways, every product is engineered for safety, built to handle tomorrow’s loads, and smart enough to integrate seamlessly with modern monitoring systems.
Lucy Electric is not only engineering the grid for the EV era but powering the future of e-mobility.
Job Dimensions:
Geographic scope – Sowerby Bridge production and assembly areas
Direct Interface with all other members of the LEEVI Operations Management Team
Day to day engagement with Commercial, Design, Quality & HR
Factory visit management as requiredKey Accountabilities:
Project manage major efficiency projects.
Provide technical support to all LEEVI manufacturing and assembly processes including identifying new tool and jig requirements
Design Manufacturing and Assembly cells and work with the production team for a successful implementation.
Discover, investigate, recommend and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.
Raise capital expenditure proposals for required plant and equipment to improve quality and reduce cost.
Take lead on the introduction of new products into LEEVI and ensure they are ready for manufacture
Cost new / existing products for material usage and standard labour.
Create, update / maintain build procedures for all LEEVI products,
Be responsible for management, repair and modification all jigs, fixtures, press tools and mould tools and update the tool database
Identify cost saving opportunities.
Create Safe Working Procedures and Risk assessments for new processes and equipment.
Raise ECR’s and Concessions as required.
Action ECN's as required in terms of manufacturing engineering responsibilities, build procedures or tooling mods.
Sell and removal surplus plant and equipment.
Provide practical training in assembly procedures.Secondary Activities / Tasks
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed in order to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the Operations Department.
Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures and Safe Working Practices.
To undertake business travel within the UK and overseas when required.Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
Functional Competencies
Essential:
Experienced in people management and team leadership
Significant engineering and production experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and MRP systems.
Proven record of project management
Experience of product costing and cost saving
Demonstrable knowledge of legislative, health and safety and compliance issues Desirable:
Lean Co-ordinator
Trained risk assessor
In depth understanding of plastic moulding processesBehavioural competencies
Good People Management skills
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills Man Management skills
Good facilitator or team member as required Other Requirements
HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!
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