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Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Northumberland
Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Permanent

Benefits

* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.

* Flexi scheme.

* Hybrid working available.

* Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.

* Healthcare cash plan.

* Subsidised canteen.

Company Overview

We are working with an innovative manufacturer of critical safety products for multiple applications in their search for a new Production Engineer.

The role will provide engineering support for the introduction and manufacturing of company products by determining and implementing the most appropriate methods and equipment for production need.

The Production Engineering team consists of 15 members.

Working between office, lab and factory floor the team provide Engineering support to the production team, Project teams and other stakeholders as required.

This can be in the form of build or introduction of new equipment and processes and support of existing. The team also provide advice, knowledge, expertise and Engineering services to other departments as required.

Job Description

* Take responsibility for housekeeping and 6S.

* Maximise process efficiency, safety, capability and robustness through equipment and method improvements.

* Support / lead root cause analysis workshops as necessary.

* Support New product introduction.

* Implement & take ownership of appropriate process controls.

* Working with suppliers design, order and control jigs, fixtures, production tooling and associated documentation.

* Work with maintenance and production team members to ensure effective PM/TPM implementation and support.

* Manage project implementation through lifecycle such as machine moves, installations, modifications, new machinery and new processes.

Skills & experience

* HNC Mechanical /Production Engineering

* Project engineering exposure.

* Experience of building prototypes and taking part in line trials.

* Experience of design for manufacture and assembly, process FMEA and risk assessments.

* Experience in jig and fixture/machine design.

* Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 6 Sigma / Minitab tools and techniques an advantage.

* PLC and robot programming is desirable.

Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines.

Senior Appointments

Leadership and Management

Supply Chain/Logistics

Design - Engineer, Management

Project Engineering, Management

Production / Process Engineering

Maintenance Technician, Engineer, Management

Quality - Engineering , Management

Health, Safety & Environmental

HR & Finance

Sales & Business Administration