Production Engineer

Chelmsford, Essex
Salary Negotiable DOE
Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

A leading global engineering and technology company is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its manufacturing team in Chelmsford. Working across the Aerospace, Defence, Space, Medical, Scientific and Industrial sectors, the company develops and manufactures advanced technology solutions for high-profile engineering projects worldwide.

This opportunity would suit a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer or NPI Engineer with experience supporting products through manufacture, improving production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment. Due to the nature of the company cCandidates must British Citizens.

• Provide technical engineering support throughout the full manufacturing lifecycle
• Support manufacturing, production and supply chain teams with technical problem solving and corrective actions
• Conduct root cause analysis, fault finding and production investigations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, productivity and cost reduction
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, assembly methods and production workflows
• Ensure products meet Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) requirements
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and engineering phase-gate deliverables
• Introduce new tooling, components and manufacturing processes into production
• Manage engineering change processes from concept through to production approval
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Support COSHH assessments, risk assessments and product safety activities

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a similar discipline
• Previous experience within an electromechanical manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly and test procedures
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Ability to carry out structured fault finding and root cause investigations
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience using MRP, ERP or SAP systems would be advantageous
• Understanding of RF testing, high-voltage electronics or encapsulation techniques would be beneficial
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Due to project requirements, applicants must hold a British passport.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% matched pension scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities
• Free parking
• Early finish every Friday
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to work on highly advanced engineering and technology projects

Keywords: Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, NPI Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Electromechanical Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Space, Medical Devices, Engineering Jobs Essex, Chelmsford.

To apply, contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information.