Production Engineer (Fabrication)

JOB TITLE: Production Engineer - Fabrication

REPORTING TO: Production Engineering Manager

LOCATION: Peterborough

JOB PURPOSE:

To produce accurate specifications for fabricated components.
To engineer production requirements in line with the required manufacturing schedules.
To provide engineering support within the business and to help ensure its products can be produced to meet the requirements of safety, quality, cost and delivery.
To provide an accurate database of costs to help with sales quotations.
To reduce costs and continuously improve the service of the Production Engineering Department to the rest of the business.

THE JOB (Main Duties):

To produce accurate Methods of Manufacture for fabricated components.
To help maintain manufacturing schedules with reference to business requirements.
To solve problems and improve processes and methods within manufacturing teams.
To provide support for technical queries for all areas of the business.
To interface between technical and shop floor personnel.
To develop ideas for reducing costs in the business.
To promote a continuous improvement culture.
To undertake specific projects as and when required.
To support the Production Engineering Manager as and when required.
To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Qualified engineer to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical/ Production Engineering preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Have a solid understanding of manufacturing process.
Experience in fabricated components and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Familiarity with writing specifications, procedures and instructions.
Familiarity with CAD.
A good team player with excellent communication skills.
A methodical approach to tasks.
Strong IT skills.
Flexible and able to work on own initiative.
A good knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

CONTACT:

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to:

HR Department,
Baker Perkins Ltd,
Manor Drive,
Paston Parkway,
Peterborough
PE4 7AP

Baker Perkins is an Equal Opportunities Employer