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We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our client’s team in Hailsham.

The main purpose of this role will be to:

Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our client’s manufacturing processes
Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system
Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed
Identify problems in the production line, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and complete various administrative tasks The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:

Lead and carry out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering
Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards
Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
Diagnose problems in the production line, provide recommendations and training to eliminate any issues
Liaise with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content
Establish safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and also minimise the carbon footprint
Keep abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then share knowledge with co-workers
Identify, document, and report unsafe practices
Check drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
Create drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness
Schedule meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
Analyse all facets of production and make recommendations for improvement
Identify and obtain any materials and equipment required for the above The essential skills/experience required for this role are:

Experience with CAD software
Proficiency in MS Office
Proven experience in the engineering field The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are:

Able to work independently and as part of a team
Open-minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind
A hands-on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies. Required Qualifications:
Degree/HNC in engineering

Salary: Negotiable, DOE
37-hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.

Benefits:

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6%
Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension
Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees
Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1-3 weeks full pay)
Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses