We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our client s team in Hailsham.
The main purpose of this role will be to:
* Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our client s manufacturing processes
* Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
* Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed
* Identify problems in the production line, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and complete various administrative tasks
The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:
* Lead and carry out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
* Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
* Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high–quality standards
* Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
* Diagnose problems in the production line, provide recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
* Liaise with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
* Establish safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well–being into account, and also minimise the carbon footprint
* Keep abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then share knowledge with co–workers
* Identify, document, and report unsafe practices
* Check drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
* Create drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
* Schedule meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
* Analyse all facets of production and make recommendations for improvement
* Identify and obtain any materials and equipment required for the above
The essential skills/experience required for this role are:
* Experience with CAD software
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Proven experience in the engineering field
The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Open–minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
* A hands–on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies.
Required Qualifications:
Degree/HNC in engineering
Salary: Negotiable, DOE
37–hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.
Benefits:
* 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
* Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
* Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension
* Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees
* Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1–3 weeks full pay)
* Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses
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