Production Engineer
Location:
Wappenham, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
SPX Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) designs and produces a range of programmable jammers (RF Inhibitors) and other specialist equipment for use in the high level military and internal security domains.
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Engineer role is a crucial link between Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales. The role will focus on generating and maintaining technical and configuration data to be used by all departments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaison between Production/Operations and Engineering with completion of documentation where necessary.
- The creation and maintenance of part numbers and BOMs for new and existing products.
- Generation and monitoring of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) when up-issuing BOMs under the guidance of the Engineering Design Authority and Production Management Team.
- Monitor and manage component obsolescence and alternatives as required.
- Ownership of the Manufacturing Data Pack for ECS Products.
- Completion of mechanical and electrical/electronic design updates where appropriate.
- Overall responsibility for configuration management and maintenance of the associated engineering management plans.
- Creation of agreed Assembly Instructions.
- Responsible for the Production Feedback Register
- Provide support and input to Sales for the generation and checking of part number/model descriptors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Self-motivated, a strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Good technical understanding.
- Knowledge of lean manufacture.
- Professional approach to all work.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- HNC in Electronics or related subject. A minimum of 2 -3 years’ experience in an equivalent role.
Preferred
- Degree/HND in an Engineering discipline. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent role.
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