Production Engineer

Our Client designs and manufactures state-of-the-art hardware and firmware for LED lighting systems. Their products are used by some of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, ships and vehicles. Whilst our Client’s products are used extensively on military platforms, they are also used in commercial applications. In addition to the lighting products, design work is also carried out on other specialist electronic components.
Due to the continued success of the Company our Client is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to be based at their site in Cumbria. The position is permanent.
Reporting to the Product Engineering Manager you will provide technical support to the Operations Department in order to improve operations processes and resolve technical issues. The role is based in the Production Engineering department but shall involve work within the Operations Department.
You will be responsible for ensuring all investigation work is documented, by developing robust production processes and improving product designs, with the aim to reduce cost and improve reliability, while complying with current quality standards
You will define and document clear written specifications and procedures to direct the Operations Team in effective and efficient product assembly and test
You will develop, document and improve required tooling and associated test jigs, in a timely manner, by liaising with the design and manufacturing teams, to guarantee product quality and operational productivity and efficiency
You will manage and review all operational product and process documentation and ERP system information changes (including bills of materials, product routings and design change requests)
You will liaise with the Design and Manufacturing Teams to review and develop suitable operational processes and testing systems, to successfully manufacture high quality new products which meet customer specifications and delivery expectations
You will undertake detailed analysis using statistical methods, providing relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to evidence process weakness and measure improvement whilst proposing and implementing corrective actions
You will establish productive, dynamic, working relationships with the Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Departments.
You will contribute to and deliver as part of the Production Engineering Team to driving continuous improvement, ensuring departmental targets are met and exceeded wherever possible

Knowledge and Skills:
You will be an accomplished Production Engineer and will have a Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Ideally you will have Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualifications.
You must have a strong electronic engineering background, which must include significant experience of fault finding at component level.
You should have a wide range of experience in an operations environment, ideally gained in SME manufacturing companies within the electronics industry.
Previous experience in project management would be an advantage.
You will have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.
Knowledge of IFS ERP software and Microsoft SharePoint would be beneficial.
You will ideally have a basic knowledge of Altium Designer.
Experience in the use of the electrical, mechanical and optical measuring equipment would be advantageous
Previous experience within the LED Lighting industry would be beneficial
You will possess effective oral and written communication skills
You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
In return for the above our client is offering a salary in the range of £26,400 – £31,200 per annum, depending upon experience, plus a benefits package which includes a bonus earning opportunity.