Production Engineer

I'm looking for a Production Engineer to join a global electronics manufacturer based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality & Supply Chain)
• Support the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment
• Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries, including supplier visit, capability assessments and audits as required
• Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback
• Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority
• Support the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction
• Maintain constant self-learning and development routines

Essential Competences:

• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Electrical & Process)
• Must be an experienced engineer from a similar industry, able to demonstrate multi-functional engineering competence
• Understanding of Lean Principles and process variation- Green Belt desirable
• Understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen
• Have a solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes:

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent cross functional team working skills
• Strong participant in cross functional teams supporting Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office experienceBe proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a very successful and well-funded business.