Senior Production Engineer
Up to £60,000 per annum DOE + Benefits
Barnstaple based (with a mix of site and home-based working)
We are SEA.
Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.
Join us.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Engineer to join our team based in Barnstaple.
In this role you will ensure that SEA’s production processes are effective and predictable through the deployment of appropriate processes, controls, and equipment. Contributing to the incorporation of new product introduction principles into project plans and lead on how SEA introduces new products in to manufacturing areas.
What we offer
Your work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance:
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing:
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources:
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parkingWhat you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for defining all aspects of the production methods and layouts to ensure the production processes are effective and predictable. Covering a broad range of operations from receipt of raw materials right through to packaging of fully tested finished products.
Provide input to new and legacy projects to define equipment, standard operating procedures, drawings and tooling as required.
Optimise and challenge the design with respect to DFM for new products
Create and publish Product Engineering working processes and guidelines
Introduce and Lead PFMEA and implement improvements
Project manage transformation of production areas
Develop manufacturing processes and introduction of bespoke equipment through robust validation
Review and implement process improvements to reduce production costs
Lead on the implementation of Engineering Changes on the shop floor
Be first triage of ‘quality’ problems encountered in manufacturingThe skills you need
Previous relevant production or manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in a low volume / high variety manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes relating to electronic components, including ESD standards
Ability to read and interpret designs, wiring schedules and test documentation
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Good listener with the ability to influence stakeholders
Join us and be part of something smaller - with over 400 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Business Partner a call on (phone number removed).
SEA0588N