An innovative designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic products, based in Beckenham, is seeking a skilled Production & Development Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a degree or completed an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with strong skills in CAD and production development. This role focuses on developing and maintaining production processes and equipment as part of a dedicated engineering team.

Production & Development Engineer Job Overview

Regular inspection and maintenance of production tools and equipment.
Design and manufacture, or source, tools and fixtures to support new product development using SolidEdge.
Develop and implement tools and fixtures for both new and existing products, optimizing assembly processes for efficiency and capability.
Lead sample builds and testing for new product designs.
Document and refine production processes, establishing key control parameters.
Identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
Analyze and address issues with returned materials, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Engage in prototyping and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Production & Development Engineer Job Requirements

Proficiency in creating, reading, and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Experience in designing and building products, fixtures, and processes.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with a focus on process documentation and improvement.
Competence in CAD software and knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
A degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Production & Development Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary depending on experience likely £25,000-£35,000 (Graduate at the lower end)
Potential bonus depending on company performance
Pension Scheme matched up to 5%+3%
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer