Morson are currently looking to recruit an experienced Production Engineer for our Defence client based in Cambridge.
Job Description
Our client&8217;s programme will shortly be completing design and transitioning to production, targeting low rate initial deliveries. Following this, they will be substantially increasing the output rate by undertaking more work in Cambridge and complementing capacity with the addition of key suppliers.
To assist, they are looking to establish a dedicated, cross-functional team to support the mobilisation of key suppliers and capacity increase.
Therefore they require a Production Engineer who will be heavily integrated into the Design development process, providing support from a technical perspective ensuring that new or updated designs are fit for Manufacture & Assembly and that jig & fixture requirements are understood and planned for.
The Production Engineer will be continually looking at new or improved materials, processes and work practices that can be embedded into future products to reduce cost and lead-time & improve quality.
As part of the Planning team, there will also be a need to assist in the overall planning process at various stages, with particular emphasis on Prototype build support.
Responsibilities will include:
Assisting with bid activities from a Manufacturing and Assembly perspective
Providing support to project development activities including reviews (PDR, CDR, DFMA’s etc) & general queries
Reviewing & signing off for drawings and other design data prior to full release, ensuring that the items are fit for Manufacture & Assembly
Partnering with the procurement team in defining the initial Make vs Buy decision on all parts and ensuring this follows through into final product release
Monitoring the cost of products and working with Project teams to keep costs within budgets (Labour, Material etc)
Assisting procurement in the sourcing of suppliers to meet product requirements
Identification of Tooling and Jig requirements and instigating the procurement and manufacture of identified requirements
Providing on-going support to production with prototypes and first off’s through to introduction into full rate production
Assisting the wider planning team where required with creation of Routings, BoM’s & Shop Orders
Beginning development of Work Instructions
Please apply if you have most of the following:
Ability to prioritise
Analytical thinking and process driven
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders
Able to respond at pace and look to improve process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills, identifying errors and providing solutions to resolve
Technical skills – MRP/ ERP capability
Education:
Engineering degree or equivalent experience/ qualification
Experience:
Experience within an Engineering and Production environment
Good working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication & assembly techniques
Essential experience working within a MRP environment.
CAD experience desirable but not essential