Job Description
Overview
Production Process Engineer - Fareham
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK with specialisations including software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 24,000 people with operations on every continent.
We partner with UK customers and industry to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, investing 23% of annual revenue into research and development. Saab offers our employees opportunities for growth and advancement and is committed to a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally with a healthy work-life balance.
The Role: This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham. The role will provide Production Engineering support for the assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicle sub-systems and production processes, and ensure production processes, equipment, and facilities enable safe and consistent manufacture to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
* Attend SQCDP meetings and support a hands-on problem solving approach with Area Team Leader and Quality Engineering to achieve OTD and right‑first‑time objectives.
* Standardise processes and procedures to ensure consistency, minimise variation, and improve cross‑department collaboration.
* Own, document and train others on manufacturing processes and standards.
* Assess compliance and adherence to safety/quality standards.
* Maintain manufacturing BOMs & routings.
* Manage NPI transfer into production; develop, optimise, and implement factory floor layout.
* Provide technical support for production and production control.
* Analyse data to drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
Skills & Experience
* Multidisciplinary Senior engineer with an electrical bias and experience in prototype wiring, testing and fault finding.
* Background in low-volume, one-off engineered products and systems; ideal for Production, Project, or Delivery Engineers.
* Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly relating to products such as rack equipment, power supplies and subsea pods with integrated PCBs and connection systems. Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards.
* Minimum qualifications HNC/HND, Bachelor's degree or relevant experience preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
* Hands-on production support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt) are a plus; familiarity with hydraulics is also beneficial. (Support and training is available for working with electrics, high voltages, and hydraulics).
General Accountabilities
* Use initiative to develop effective solutions to day-to-day challenges.
* Maintain proficiency in relevant IT systems.
* Act ethically and with integrity at all times.
* Foster professional relationships and work cross-functionally to meet business objectives.
* Perform other duties as assigned by management.
* Maximise productivity through process improvements and enhanced quality control.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: baseline personnel security checks, security vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights, and, in all circumstances, candidates will be placed through a security interview.
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