Role Overview:
The role will work as part of the SMT Production Engineering Team, providing technical support and solutions to maximise the performance of our equipment and processes to deliver high quality products. The role will work closely with Operational Managers and Supervisors, as well as the wider Production Engineer team, sharing best practices and providing technical leadership or support as needed. Training will be made available to support personal development, with the right candidate showing strong team player values and behaviours to drive our team and business forward.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring a safe, clean working environment and ensuring safety standards are met.
2. Monitor Production Quality and actively participate and lead where required quality investigations.
3. Support the technician team with technical expertise.
4. Demonstrate leadership when dealing with the shift engineering team and support the engineering manager in driving positive engagement.
5. Work collaboratively to ensure the smooth transition of New Model Introduction (NMI) or New Equipment to the shop floor. Ensuring full training for technicians and TPM is completed.
6. Lead the NMI introduction for Production Engineering ensuring adequate hand overs are complete with relevant documentation.
7. Analyse existing production performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement.
8. Develop and implement strategies to enhance production efficiency.
9. Periodically reviewing TPM’s to uphold safety and quality standards.
10. Use root cause analysis tools to fully investigate quality defects and breakdowns.
11. Technical report writing for all major breakdowns.
12. Present spend proposals, KPI data and improvement activities to management when required.
Essential Criteria:
13. Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline, Mechanical or Electrical.
14. Understanding of circuit board assembly/Test machine.
15. Good communication skills
16. Computer literate (Proficiency in Outlook & Excel)
17. Process driven, with a methodical approach to problem solving
18. Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (Six Sigma, KT, 8D)
Desirable Criteria:
19. Understanding of electrical circuit diagrams
20. Experience working in a high-volume production environment
21. Experience in similar role.
What we offer:
22. A competitive salary
23. Generous company pension scheme
24. Generous life assurance
25. 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
26. Long service holiday days
27. Complimentary onsite secure car park
28. Onsite gym and changing facilities
29. Subsidised canteen
30. Onsite Learning & Development Academy
31. Private medical insurance
32. Complimentary access to school holiday schemes
33. Exclusive ‘Staff Sales’ site for Sony products
34. Generous family friendly policies
35. ‘Refer a Friend’ recruitment scheme
36. Access to Employee Assistance Programme