Production Engineer
Posted 12 hours 25 minutes ago by Vaillant Group
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We fill most of our leadership positions internally and offer tailor-made training programs and opportunities to work on exciting international projects. Both approaches are valued.
What we achieve together- The successful applicant will work within the department responsible for current model, new product introduction, engineering, and continuous improvement activities within the plant.
- You will be part of a team of engineers collaborating across functions, including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance, both locally and with group colleagues.
- Driving actions with cross-functional teams to improve all KPIs for the plant, ensuring production attainment, efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction objectives are achieved.
- Manage and implement engineering change requests from design to production.
- Support electro-pneumatic production test equipment and monitor key plant and process parameters, recommending data-driven corrective actions as required.
- Work with NPI Project engineers to implement new products and process improvements on existing and new production lines.
- A background in Mechanical / Electrical / Process engineering is required, along with relevant practical experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with automated powder paint spray plants is advantageous.
- Ideally, educated to degree level, but candidates with HNC, relevant qualifications, and industrial experience will also be considered.
- Experience with automated assembly management systems and production IT systems.
- A proven track record as a process/manufacturing engineer delivering significant value to an organization, with a sense of urgency to deliver solutions on time and to requirements.
- Ability to work effectively and communicate with cross-functional teams; being a proactive team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all organizational levels.
- Practical problem-solving skills using A3 / 8D methodology, with analytical capabilities and experience in data-driven decision making.
- An attractive remuneration package, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and bonus opportunities.
- A generous pension scheme for greater financial security upon retirement.
- For peace of mind, benefits include death in service and subsidized private healthcare.
- Our employee safety is paramount; Vaillant Industrial has received the ROSPA Gold medal award for 10 consecutive years and the Presidents Award.
- Family-friendly policies to support employees during important life events.
- Health initiatives such as free eye tests, Health MOTs, NHS checks, and flu vaccinations for all employees.
We are committed to a better climate, both in homes and the environment. As a family business for over 150 years, we are a leading provider of heat pumps, digital services, and energy-efficient heating appliances, offering energy-saving solutions.
Sustainability is integrated into every aspect of the Vaillant Group-office, production, and travel. Around 16,000 employees across over 70 countries are dedicated to this mission daily. We take responsibility for our future and our planet, promoting personal development to empower you to act with passion for a better climate.
Join the Vaillant Group and help us shape the future of heating!
We promote equity and do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We value each individual's uniqueness and encourage all to apply.We care about our planet and aim to work carbon-neutrally; therefore, we can only accept online applications. Let's save the environment together and eliminate paper applications.