Production Engineer (Electrical)

Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the manufacturing and Aerospace/ Defence sector? Do you have a background within electrical engineering? If so, the following permanent role might be for you .

On behalf of my client, a global Aerospace and Defence manufacturer organisation based in Greater Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Production Engineer on a permanent basis.

This role is primarily responsible for providing technical support for products within the Operations function.

This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business with a genuine passion for engineering advanced electronics that will benefit our planet and people for future generations.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the technical engineering input within Operations (Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain).
• Supporting the technical justification for change control within an Operations environment.
• Supporting the supply chain function with technical queries.
• Supporting the Engineering (NPI) function with change control feedback.
• Presenting change control technical rational into the Engineering Design Authority.
• Supporting the implementation of fresh, cost effective, best practice technological methods which enhances operational performance and customer satisfaction.

You:

• An experienced engineer from a similar industry, able to demonstrate multi functional engineering competence.
• Solid understanding of Lean Principles and process variation (Green Belt desirable)
• Solid understanding of Core Manufacturing tools and able to implement - OEE , Value Stream Mapping, Continuous improvement methods i.e. Kaizen.
• Solid understanding of APQP so to assist members of NPI Team.
• Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering with previous experience in electronic manufacturing (Aerospace industry experience is highly desirable).
• Ability to problem solve a wide range of technical issues (Mechanical, Electrical & Process).
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Be proactive using methods so to prevent failures within Customer/Production - PFMEA or Ishikawa.

The package:

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  You'll receive a very competitive salary ( offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including 7% matched pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.