Trainee Production Engineer United Kingdom
Job description
Duties:
Ø Assist in the modification of current production lines in order to set up new lines, by examining and designing processes which enable us to assemble products.
Ø Check new equipment to ensure that it conforms to all appropriate standards and specifications’ prior to production trials.
Ø Work with Production Engineers to schedule production trials for new equipment, coordinating machine usage with required operation time to meet production targets.
Ø Assist with trials of new machinery and equipment, programming machine operation parameters for successive trials and recording data.
Ø Document optimal machine operating parameters for specific tooling and translate to engineering and quality control standards, specifications and operating procedures.
Ø Assist with capacity analysis of all processes to determine production capabilities.
Ø Develop additional knowledge and skill in evaluating tooling, equipment and machinery also analyzing processes.
Ø Analyze blueprints, engineering specifications and prototype parts to determine fixtures and equipment required for manufacture of new products and to plan sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble new products.
Ø Develop process documents for production and assembly of new products.
Ø Analyze plant layout, workforce utilization, production costs and other data to suggest recommendations for the reallocation of space to improve efficiency.
Ø Assist in the development of standard production engineering documentation and process documents.
Ø Undertake any other reasonable duties, as deemed appropriate in this role.
Requirements:
Ø Basic knowledge of the principles of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.
Ø Some knowledge of the principles of electricity/electronics, mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
Ø Computer literacy and basic understanding on how to operate computer controlled machinery and equipment.
Ø Basic understanding on how to interpret blueprints, mechanical and electrical drawings, engineering designs and specifications also operating instructions.
Ø Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of manufacturing practices and processes also all related documentation.
Ø Some knowledge of the principles and practices of manufacturing administration, including JIT manufacturing theory.
Ø Some knowledge of time studies, line balancing, principles and applications of statistical process control and quality standards in automotive manufacturing.
Ø Ability to prioritize multiple, competing work assignments.
Note: This is an entry-level position, suitable for recent graduates or individuals with limited professional experience in the field. Training will be provided to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.
Job Types: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time
Salary: £21,231.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Asaph, LL17 0JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
