Production Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Circa £40,000

Job Elements: -

Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all process aspects of new product introduction projects from initial concept through to release to production and supporting production in off-site facilities. This includes working with the design team developing robust electro-mechanical designs that are mass production capable, on time and to budget.

The role includes the following duties: -

·The production and interpretation of process maps, PFMEAs, control plans, build instructions, etc... in accordance with the appropriate company, national and international standards.

·Designing cell lay outs, process tooling and bespoke test equipment mechanics using 3D modelling packages.

·Introducing lean practices to new cells from the outset.

·Interfacing with suppliers and customers, internal and external. As the product manufacturing expert, you will be expected to provide technical support and guidance where required.

The ideal candidate will have:

·HND or HNC in mechanical engineering.

·A minimum of 5 years' experience working within a process engineering environment

·Six sigma green belt

·A demonstrable understanding of PPAP.

·A demonstrable knowledge of machining, moulding, casting and lean build processes.

·Full UK driving license.

·Experience in the use of root cause analysis tools e.g. 8D.

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.