Siamo Recruitment
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Bedford, Bedfordshire
Production Engineer
Overview
We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our rapidly expanding client in Bedford on a permanent basis. You will work within an ISO 9001 environment, to provide an effective service to manufacturing on production and handling methods. To maintain a supply of tools, CNC programs and equipment necessary to achieve an efficient production process. To provide and set standards for direct labour times. You will: • Determine all manufacturing methods of new products together with the individual operational standard time. • Produce and amend programs for all CNC machines using CAM systems and produce associated set-up sheets and tooling lists. • Examine new machine tools, cutting tools and associated media and processes through journals, visiting other users and attending exhibitions. • Investigate and prepare justification for capital equipment. • Select and co-ordination of suitable sub-contract sources, with accountability for quality, price and delivery. • Train and assist engineers and other employees such as operators and apprentices. • Be involved in cross-functional project teams in improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process. • Examine other activities that is services to production and to recommend changes for improved productivity. • Lead in the introduction of new machine tools, providing support to the shop floor during the initial periods. • Design jigs, fixtures and tooling equipment necessary for production. Skills/Experience requirements To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Working to engineering drawings at ISO 9001:2015 standards • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of metal cutting, turning and milling/drilling. • Competent in programming CNC machine tools, using CAM. • Demonstrable experience of process planning products through the manufacturing processes. • Ability to work efficiently to deadlines • Good attention to detail • Flexible and hardworking • A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered for this role you must be able to satisfy the following requirements: • HNC in Production Engineering – Essential • HND in Production Engineering - Desired Office hours - 37 hours per week. 25 days holiday and accrual of flexi-time. Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme. Apply now or send your CV for a swift response