Production Engineer

Company Overview

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Role Overview

Introduction

We are looking for a proactive and driven Production Engineer to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within our Power Electronics business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring products are manufactured safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with Production Planning Quality and Engineering teams you will play a key role in optimising manufacturing performance supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) driving Lean initiatives and implementing new technologies to improve productivity quality and cost.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving continuous improvement and making a measurable impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Production

• Develop implement and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Define manufacturing methods assembly processes and packaging requirements for new and existing products.
• Support the safe and effective utilisation of people equipment and materials to achieve daily weekly and monthly production plans.
• Work closely with the Planning team to optimise production flow using the Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodology.
• Ensure component availability and manufacturing readiness to meet production schedules.
• Introduce new manufacturing processes equipment and tooling to support business growth and customer requirements.
• Design and improve manufacturing layouts and production cells to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by providing manufacturing engineering expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in line with BE LEAN principles.
• Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities including cycle time reduction tooling improvements and process optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity reduce operating costs and enhance product quality.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support the achievement of operational KPIs and departmental objectives.

Training & Technical Support

• Ensure manufacturing teams are trained and competent to perform their roles in accordance with documented work instructions.
• Identify training needs and support skills development across the production team.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to manufacturing operations.

Health Safety & Environmental

• Ensure all manufacturing processes are appropriately risk assessed and documented.
• Develop and maintain safe systems of work and operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety & Environmental legislation company standards and TT roadmaps.
• Participate in HS&E committee meetings audits and workplace inspections.
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Experience configuring and optimising manufacturing processes to deliver stable repeatable and efficient production.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement projects.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing technologies equipment or processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost control and budget management.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Industrial Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within military defence or rail/traction industries.
• Previous experience in connector or cable harness manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with customer requirements within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) within a low-to-medium volume manufacturing environment.

What we offer

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Free Fruit Tuesdays
• Sharesave
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means thatlimitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe so we welcome applications from everyone to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business that will welcome and support you from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!

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TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1