Production Engineer

Roc Search's client has a vacancy for a Production Engineer with a Manufacturing background to join their team based near Alton.

The role is as follows -

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste and ensure product quality.
• Create detailed process documentation for new & legacy product such as Assembly Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Work Instructions, PFMEAs, Control Plans and Workflows.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and operational excellence across the production environment.
• Develop and maintain programming for coating and solder machines, ensuring optimal machine performance and product quality.
• To complete production fixture design, build & qualification (Either outsourced or using in-house 3D printing machines)
• Apply Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S and Root Cause Analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate existing production lines and propose enhancements in layout, tooling and automation to improve throughput and ergonomics.
• Work with design, quality, and production teams during a New Product Introduction to ensure smooth process setup, handover and manufacturability.
• Identify, investigate and resolve process-related issues that impact yield, quality or efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, IPC, J-STD, IATF, UL)
• To learn, maintain and support the Automation and Equipment/machinery (PCB de-panelling, Selective/Wave soldering machines, PCB cleaning equipment etc)

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 4+ years' experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Mechanical engineering knowledge
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO 14001, IATF, UL, J-STD, IPC
• Working knowledge and experience of continuous improvement skills

Please note that sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

Please apply with the most recent version of your CV to be considered for the role - thank you.