Production Engineer

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Production Engineer for a permanent role based in Severn Beach this role youll provide first-line support and diagnosis for operational issues. The outcome will be a faster flow through the factory reduction in rework less diversion of Engineering Designers reduction in errors in Testing which all impact positively in terms of increased capacity in our Production space reduced labour hours and therefore delivery times. The role will also positively influence the engagement of our Production Teams as they have greater autonomy to resolve issues and maintain our manufacturing flow.

Key Responsibilities:

Build Standardisation: Provide technical assistance and support:

Provide expert advice and guidance on production engineering and test processes and ensure these are adhered to.
Ensure products are manufactured and tested to the standards as set out in our documentation.
Support the Manufacturing engineering team to keep documentation (SOP Instructions) up to date.
Provide training or supplementary information required by build or test so SOPs are followed consistently.
Ensure robustness of all transferred production processes.
Check all the necessary build documentation is available in a timely manner to support the assembly and test plan.
The BOM ECO and DPs are reviewed in a timely manner to ensure material is correct and added to any work orders if needed.
Provide out of hours support for operations whenever the factory is operating.
Create KPIs to monitor production engineer performance.
Track and monitor any Quality Notifications and customer feedback/faults on commissioning relating to Operations
Monitor and optimise product quality
Ensure all manufacturing and test data is archived and kept up to date
Manage the cut-in of engineering changes to production/Materials and supply chain.

Issue resolution:

The first line of diagnosis for all production issues associated with assembly and test and to determine the root cause. Follow the KT problem-solving methodology or 8D RCA investigation tools where necessary.
Use practical mechanical electrical and electronic expertise when fault-finding.
Coordinate with other departments and consult to determine the appropriate containment and preventative measures and ensure manufacturing continuity and delivery schedule.
Support corrective action requests typically FRN (fault reports) and DPs Deviation permits. Provide the resolution to these within a timely manner.

Continuous improvement:

Work with manufacturing engineering to propose improvements to BOM structures control plans and part routings.
Identify and implement cost reduction ideas.
Promote a CI culture through cross-functional team working training and process improvements
Support CI and 6S activities as and when required.

Education / Qualifications:

HND or higher (Mechanical Electrical & Electronic disciplines).

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

Substantial experience in electro-mechanical systems production engineering environment - preferably small batch high technology system integration ideally with machining/fabs.
Experience in a fast-paced operations environment.
Commercial awareness.
Experience in Lean Methodologies both working with and implementing would be advantageous.
Problem-solving skills.
Recent and practical experience in mechanical and electrical assembly.

Personal Qualities:

Excellent communicator can converse at all levels of the company.
Accomplished mediator able to diffuse and deal with conflict.
Comfortable with responsibility and high-pressure working.
Results-driven and proactive.
Demonstrates a mature and effective approach to implement improvement.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary structured career development opportunities and a good work-life balance Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave early finish on Fridays private healthcare a share incentive plan a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements

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