• LocationLocation:
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • About The Role

  • As a Production Engineer, you will enable the efficient manufacture of components while continually optimising manufacturing processes. Your expertise in product design, materials, and production equipment capabilities will drive the development and improvement of manufacturing fixtures to meet production demands.

    Principal Responsibilities:

    • Must be able to design and engineer repeatable, reliable fabrication jigs and fixtures from customers drawings.
    • Ensure all work is carried out and is capable of being carried out to the required HSE standards.
    • Review and implement optimized manufacturing methods whilst ensuring quality requirements, budget costs and schedules are met.
    • Be involved in new product introduction and design for manufacture.
    • Consult with subcontractors, when necessary, to design, manufacture, and expedite to ensure that defined tooling is optimised for the operation required.
    • Ensure that all customer specifications and quality requirements are reviewed and understood and incorporated in all activity.
    • Be central to area continuous improvement activities to propose ideas to improve current conditions.
    • Support first article inspections and implement any changes required into the fixture design.
    • To autonomously conceive and implement improvement activities to financially benefit the organization.
    • To be able to interpret engineering drawings and communicate the requirements to stakeholders.
    • Define and produce SOP’s/set-up sheets & any documentation required to aid manufacturing to ensure efficient, repeatable production.
    • Monitor manufacturing activities, identifying opportunities for improvement, waste elimination and cost reduction including SMED, 5S, VSM, Cellular manufacture, flow, and other lean manufacturing practices processes.
    • Support the investigation and root cause analysis of external customer and internal NCRs as required. 
    • Ensure corrective & preventive actions are incorporated into existing/ future programmes and fixturing.
    • To input/ run lessons learned during and after projects to ensure repeat orders are free from duplicate errors.
    • Work with Engineering and Production team members to ensure effective Lessons Learned sessions.
    • Any other duties as reasonably requested by your Line Manager or a member of the Senior Management team. 
    Qualifications and Skills:
    • Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience with a strong background in fabrication and welding
    • HNC or equivalent
    • Innovative approach to problem solving.
    • Previous experience of working within a manufacturing engineering environment
    • Ability to interpret complex mechanical and technical drawings.
    • Excellent customer focus
    • Budgetary awareness
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
    • High level of manufacturing knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to provide practical solutions.

    Personal Attributes:

    • Calm under pressure with strong team-player skills.
    • Highly detail-oriented and results-driven.
    • Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
    • Improvement-driven and open to embracing and driving change.
    • Strong planning and organisational abilities.

    Key Interfaces: You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Commercial teams, subcontractors, and Quality and Production Support functions.

    Competitive salary and benefits package offered with genuine opportunities to develop your career. 
  • About Us

  • Responsive Engineering Ltd offers comprehensive, end-to-end manufacturing solutions, all delivered under one roof. Leveraging advanced technologies and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver everything from individual components to full-service manufacturing solutions to the highest standards of quality.

    We take pride in fostering a workplace culture that values wellbeing, drive, collaboration, and ambition. These values underpin the trusted partnerships we build with both customers and colleagues. We seek individuals who embody these principles and are committed to contributing to a safe, positive, and supportive working environment.

    At Responsive Engineering Ltd, we are dedicated to being a leader in delivering complex manufacturing solutions and earning recognition for excellence in both customer service and employee engagement.

    Ultimately, our mission is to provide engineered manufacturing solutions that not only meet our customers’ needs but also reflect our core values: wellbeing, drive, unity, ambition, and trust.

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