Production Engineer
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Cross Hills, BD20
39 hours/week, Mon–Fri, with a flexitime system and early finish on Fridays
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
We’re expanding our Production Support Team with the appointment of a Production Engineer, reporting to the Head of Manufacturing.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Create CNC programs using Hypermill CAD/CAM and assist with CNC machine programming
Liaise with tooling suppliers and machinists to ensure optimal tooling is in use
Design and develop jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency
Review and optimise component routings for productivity
Analyse and improve production processes to reduce waste and increase output
Deliver training for machine setup and operation and support apprentices
Source and assess capable subcontractors from a machining and quality standpoint
Support layout planning, maintenance schedules, and risk assessments
Liaise with subcontractors and assist in supplier development and expediting
Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean projects
Provide cover on critical machines during absences
Travel off-site to suppliers and subcontractors when required
Collaborate with other departments to streamline process interfaces
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Team player with strong communication and leadership skills
Excellent timekeeping and a role model for best practices
Strong awareness of Health & Safety and workplace standards
Self-motivated and proactive
Knowledge and adherence to ISO9001:2015 compliance
SECURITY REQUIREMENT
Employment is subject to security restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard
WHAT WE OFFER
We value our employees and offer a competitive and supportive package, including:
Annual salary: £35,000–£38,000
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme: 8% combined contribution (4% employee, 4% employer)
39 hours/week, Mon–Fri, with a flexitime system and early finish on Fridays
Paid sick leave (after six months’ service)
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to professional counselling
Death in Service benefit
Cycle to Work scheme and onsite shower facilities
Company-wide shutdown at Christmas
£1,500 employee referral bonus for successful hires
About Brooksbank Valves
A family-owned leader in high-quality valves for marine defence and oil & gas, Brooksbank Valves has over 70 years of industry excellence. Accredited to ISO9001:2015, we’re expanding our team thanks to a strong order book supporting UK strategic defence programmes.
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