Production Engineer - Luton, Bedfordshire - £40,000 - £45,000 - • British passport holder (dual nationality allowed).
Production Engineer required for our client a Global Engineering company located in Luton. The Production Engineer will define and workout how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled in production including 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:
• Design, development, control of manufacturing methods including PFMEA required to produce products in the most efficient, low risk and cost-effective way.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and manufacturing methods/equipment; 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.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• 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.
Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Significant experience in a Production Engineer role or equivalent at a manufacturing site.
• British passport holder (dual nationality allowed).
• Sound understanding of manufacturing methods around machining, welding, and assembly.
• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
Or for more information on the Production Engineer role, based in Luton, Bedfordshire, please contact Janet Marsh quoting job reference JM424.