Production Engineer - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Syntech Recruitment Ltd

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Production Engineer

Location:
Maidenhead, Berkshire


Salary:
£40,000 - £53,000


Hours:
Standard Days 40hrs a week


Job Type:
Permanent


Benefits Include: 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays, Private Healthcare - after successful probation, Free Onsite Parking

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and talented Production Engineer to join a prestigious motorsport manufacturing business based near Twyford.

Prior work experience within an aerospace, defence or motorsport environment would be a bonus.


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • To support the Production Engineering team with associated functions to deliver multiply Production programmes
  • Creating and updating manufacturing routing and structures
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) both from a Design for Manufacture (DFM) perspective and operational performance
  • Design and implement jigs and fixtures for manufacturing operations
  • Create detailed 3D Models and 2D drawings. (BS8888)
  • Lead Design for manufacture (DFM) reviews on components alongside Design and Productions teams
  • Suggest reliable and costeffective manufacturing methods from manufacturing drawings
  • Support the business improvement plans with lean techniques e.g., PFMEA, DFMEA
  • Liaise with both internal and external customers as required
  • Evaluate drawings for manufacturability, cost, and delivery targets
  • Deliver continuous improvement projects across the business
  • Create and update company work instructions / standards SOP's
  • Lead Make vs Buy exercises, evaluating most costeffective processes
  • Reviewing operation set and run times, standardising, and updating where required
  • Support the shop floor with manufacturing issues offering proactive solutions
  • To carry out reasonable duties as requested by management

Essential Production Engineer Skills/Abilities:


  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Knowledge of Metallic Manufacturing techniques and processes. (Turning, Milling, Gear Cutting, Heat treatment, Grinding, EDM)
  • Understanding of ERP, MRP and Manufacturing planning techniques
  • Flexible approach to work
  • 3 years' experience in Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering (and/or Manufacturing)
  • Experience of Design for Manufacturing / Assembly Process

Desirable:


  • Previous experience in Production Engineering environment (desirable)
  • CAD/CAM experience (desirable)
**You must be eligible to work in the UK.

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