Senior Production Engineer (Machine Shop)
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Location : On site at our Poole facility, BH17 7EF
Salary : Competitive, DOE
Contract : Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday (Christmas Shut Down), 9% Pension Contribution, 5x Death in Service, Sharesave Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Bippit - Financial Health Check and Guidance, EAP, Physio (offsite), Onsite Massage, and Work Wear
We are IMI plc, a global leader at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies. With a rich 150-year heritage, we create breakthrough engineering solutions for a more sustainable world.
We embrace innovation and care about the outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.
We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.
We are now recruiting for a Production Engineer to assume responsibility for the maintaining and improving of our manufacturing processes internally.
You will support and train our operators and production engineers, preparing proposals for new equipment and enabling the successful manufacture and testing of various valves for the Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Marine sectors.
In addition to this, as our Senior Production Engineer you will be responsible for:
Supporting and improving machining and assembly production techniques
Providing technical assistance and problem-solving solutions to the production team
Programming and creating set-up sheets for multi-axis CNC machines, including 5-axis turn-mill, sliding head turn-mill, and 5-axis milling
Developing solutions using standard tooling and production methods
Designing new tools and work-holding solutions as needed
Identifying and resolving defects through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
Leading continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve processes
Reviewing product and quality costs, respond to NCRs, and implement change requests
Designing jigs and fixtures using CAD (preferably 3D) for efficient production
Monitoring production output, implementing improvement actions to achieve world-class' productivity
Liaising with design engineering to review new products and conduct PFMEAs
Leading small engineering teams on projects, ensuring efficient workload delivery
Applying lean principles and VAVE to optimize production processes and minimize costs
Assessing new machinery and equipment needs, prepare CAPEX requests, and manage procurement projects
Liaising with customers during quotation, pre-production, and manufacturing phases
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a manufacturing machining role.
Strong Microsoft Suite & Cam use.
Strong experience of continuous improvement and running projects (including an understanding of cost saving).
HNC-qualified or working towards a Mechanical/Production Engineering qualification with relevant experience
Strong understanding of modern manufacturing methods and process evaluation
Experience designing jigs and fixtures using CAD (preferably 3D)
Familiar with Design for Manufacture (DFM), Lean, VAVE, and Value Engineering
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external customers
Calm under pressure, with excellent communication and organisational skills
Flexible, deadline-driven, and determined to see tasks through
Strong team player with the ability to influence and collaborate
Experienced in manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
Practical experience in machining or assembly environments
Why IMI?
At IMI, you will join a global organisation with a legacy of innovation and impact. You will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, work with industry-leading professionals, and shape the future of engineering solutions.
IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today!
No agencies please!
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