Production Engineer - Luton, Bedfordshire - £40,000 - £45,000
Production Engineer required for our client, a Global Engineering company located in Luton. The Production Engineer will define and work out how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled in production, including the design of tooling, ensuring the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production. You will review efficiencies and eliminate waste within the manufacturing process to deliver high-quality products/components to clearly defined standards.
The main duties of the Production Engineer:
1. Design, develop, and control manufacturing methods including PFMEA required to produce products in the most efficient, low-risk, and cost-effective way.
2. Specify, design, and develop tooling as required to produce products per customer orders and other work.
3. Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
4. Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and manufacturing methods/equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. This includes the selection of machinery in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
5. Full Part Master Routings within Epicor to define all manufacturing and subcon operations and material required for manufacture, assembly test, packing, and dispatch of the product.
6. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
7. Support measured reduction of Engineering Lead Times and Time to Market. Ensure all manufacturing requirements are addressed in the M0 to M5 process to ensure clean handover to Operations.
What you will need:
1. Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.
2. Significant experience in a Production Engineer role or equivalent at a manufacturing site.
3. British passport holder (dual allowed).
4. Sound understanding of manufacturing methods around machining, welding, and assembly.
5. Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
6. Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
7. Proficient in Microsoft packages.
8. Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
APPLY NOW! For more information on the Production Engineer role, based in Luton, Bedfordshire, please contact Janet Marsh quoting job reference JM424.
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