Production Engineer (Assembly) - Bath (BST-100115)

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Production Engineer (Assembly)
Bath, Somerset, England

A specialist manufacturer of small and medium volume suspension and gear parts for the defence industry are looking to recruit a Production Engineer (Assembly) to co-ordinate engineering activities to support the achievement of their requirements by effectively planning, scheduling and executing all production engineering related activities.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director you will establish and maintain all work instructions and documentation for assembly and test processes.

The main duties for the role are:

Compile detailed Route Cards to document manufacturing processes .using Max core business system.
Design and subsequently draw jigs and fixtures required to ensure efficient and cost effective assembly and test processes.
Monitor and maintain production output and yields to achieve target efficiency and costs.
Instigate and carry out process capability studies.
Provide detailed estimates in support of customer tenders, data to include; source and price Materials goods and services, detailed manufacturing times, etc
Undertake production trouble shooting, initiate and implement corrective actions.
Evaluate and undertake improvements to processes and methods. Eliminate non-value-added activities.
Define and implement planned maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
As the Production Engineer you will be degree qualified or equivalent in production engineering.

You will have extensive knowledge of production processes with practical knowledge and application of MRPII, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement techniques, including 5 s, 7 Wastes, 7 Quality tools, TPM and Process Capability.

A team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others by demonstrating a positive can do attitude.
Computer literate with an understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.