Production Engineer

£45,000

Are you passionate about technical products, manufacturing processes, and ensuring the highest quality standards? Do you have a keen interest in mechanical, production, or test engineering with an appreciation of scientific theory? This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining and improving product performance while ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes in a technically diverse environment.

As a Production Engineer within the RF division, you will monitor and control manufacturing processes to optimize production performance and product quality. You will bring strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance. The role supports the delivery of market-leading RF products to customers in sectors such as medical, marine, industrial, and defence.

Main Accountabilities:

* Provide technical support to the manufacturing team, leading the resolution of production issues with fast turnaround and corrective actions.

* Identify areas for process improvement within the product cycle, which includes mechanical assembly, joining techniques for various materials, and electrical/RF testing.

* Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase product reliability.

* Collaborate with other engineering teams to verify that new products and tools are production-ready, support supplier quality improvements, and provide customer application support.

* Take ownership of root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet or exceed established quality benchmarks.

Key Competencies and Skills:

* Provide technical support to the manufacturing team, leading the resolution of production issues with fast turnaround and corrective action.

* Identify areas for process improvement within the product cycle, which includes mechanical assembly, joining techniques of numerous materials, and electrical/RF testing.

* Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase product reliability.

* Collaborate with other engineering teams to verify that new products and tools and production ready, on supplier quality improvements, and customer application support.

* Take ownership of root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet or exceed established quality benchmarks.

Desired Experience/Competencies:

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering (or similar). Alternatively, HNC and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

* Engineering experience in a manufacturing or process environment.

* Proficiency in process optimization, root cause analysis, and quality control methodologies.

* Excellent problem-solving skills, such as 8D or Six Sigma methodologies.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

* Interest in developing the underlying technology of the products supported.

* Knowledge of mechanical engineering and materials science.

* Appreciation and comprehension of scientific theory