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Production Engineer
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bideford, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This is a great opportunity to join a successful, established business who have a global presence with specialist material manufacturing sites strategically positioned across the UK, Germany, Brazil, and China.
They are looking for an enthusiastic and visionary Production Engineer to be a part of the evolution of the engineering team. Not only will you be looking at the existing equipment and processes you will have a key role in reinventing or introducing the new ones. Advanced automation is the future, so you will need to be self-driven and largely autonomous to create, find and implement new technology.
While their primary focus is Advanced Composite Machining, prior composite experience is not a prerequisite—on the job training will be provided to the right candidate. This role offers excellent work-life balance, including a half-day Friday and a generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus statutory days.
Key Responsibilities
* Automation & Future Tech: Research external machining trends, perform cost/benefit analysis, and write CapEx justifications to introduce automated systems to the shop floor (i.e. Cobots).
* Process Evolution: Shift repeating orders toward de-skilled, highly efficient processes.
* Advanced Fixturing: Design and develop common tooling systems, modular fixtures, and single point workholding (Doosan, Hedelius, Berlotti).
* CAD/CAM & Programming: Generate high-tier models, assemblies, and drawings on CAD, and prove out complex machining programs on CAM.
* Collaborative Costing: Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to generate accurate product costings and resolve high-level technical issues.
* Quality & Standards: Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with rigorous aerospace and automotive standards (AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949).
* What Success Looks Like (KPIs)
* On-time delivery of new customer products to exact specifications.
* Measurable cycle time reductions and cost-saving implementations.
* Speed and accuracy in turning around technical quotations.
* Successful deployment of new machining and automation concepts.
General Expectations
* An excellent of understanding of drawing tolerances
* Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
* Ensure all areas of responsibility operate within the requirements of ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949 and SC21
* Ensure equality of employment in accordance with the KREMPEL’s policies
* Encourage good lines and levels of communications and a working environment where all employees feel part of the business and are aware, where appropriate, of what is going on
* Develop an open style at all levels of the business to allow a free flow of ideas and suggestions
* Understand the importance of Customer Care both in relation to internal and external
* Work in a ‘Quality’ driven culture where you understand the need to produce products and services right first time.
* What You Bring to the Team
The Must-Haves:
* Proven track record creating, setting, and fault-diagnosing complex CNC programs.
* Masterful understanding of engineering drawings and tight geometric tolerances.
* Experience navigating strict quality management frameworks (AS9100 / TS16949).
* A safety-first mindset and a passion for driving a "right-first-time" quality culture.
he Nice-to-Haves:
* An inquisitive, analytical mind always looking for the "next big thing" in manufacturing.
* Proficiency in SolidWorks for generating models, assemblies, and drawings
* Strong CAD/CAM proficiency.
* Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologiesBefore You Apply
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