Role Overview:
As a Production Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient daily running of the Sony UK Tech test and assembly operations, including Bath Soldering. This will involve working on preventative maintenance (TPM), breakdowns, and efficiency improvements, all while ensuring a safe and controlled working environment.
You will need strong mechanical technical ability, including the ability to read and interpret Mechanical Engineering Drawings, use precision measuring and testing equipment, and apply fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will also have the opportunity to implement and control process changes to drive continuous improvement.
The role works closely with Operational Managers, Supervisors, and the wider Production Engineering team, sharing best practices and providing technical leadership and support where needed. Training and development opportunities will be available to support growth within the role, making this an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled professional.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out total productive maintenance (TPM) activities
2. Confident at fault finding and repairing on a range of production/process equipment
3. Control and implementation of key process changes
4. Implementation of productive innovation ideas
5. Provide input during Design for Manufacture evaluations
6. Stock management for your department
Essential Criteria:
7. Level 3 diploma in mechanical or maintenance engineering or above
8. Able to communicate at all levels throughout the business
9. Ability to make engineering and technical change decisions to improve quality, efficiency to the benefit of the business
10. A strong team player with a positive attitude towards achieving schedules
11. Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility
12. Hands on tools experience.
Desirable Criteria:
13. Tool room experience – pillar drills, millers and lathes.
14. An understanding of basic electrical engineering.
15. Good aptitude for complex and technical operations.
What we offer:
16. A competitive salary
17. Generous company pension scheme
18. Generous life assurance
19. 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
20. Long service holiday days
21. Complimentary onsite secure car park
22. Onsite gym and changing facilities
23. Subsidised canteen
24. Onsite Learning & Development Academy
25. Private medical insurance
26. Complimentary access to school holiday schemes
27. Exclusive ‘Staff Sales’ site for Sony products
28. Generous family friendly policies
29. ‘Refer a Friend’ recruitment scheme
30. Access to Employee Assistance Programme