Production Engineer
Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited · Barnstaple, England ·
Job Description About The RoleEngineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Production Engineer develops and governs manufacturing methods, documentation and production readiness activities, ensuring products are safe, manufacturable, repeatable and compliant throughout the product lifecycle, while driving continuous improvement, efficiency and operational performance.
Production Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is circa £40k, depending on experience. Whatyoullbedoing Lead the development, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient, repeatable and high-quality production methods for both new and existing productsDrive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supporting projects from concept through to production release and ensuring manufacturing readiness at key project milestonesChampion Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles, collaborating with engineering teams to improve product manufacturability and production efficiencyCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, manufacturing process plans, routings and configuration-controlled recordsInvestigate production challenges, lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve quality, safety, delivery performance and operational excellenceAct as a key interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Project teams, providing technical expertise, managing manufacturing risks and supporting continuous improvement initiativesAbout our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation.
Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offerAt our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA.
In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer: Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave, plus buy and sellUp to 16 days flexi leave accrualHalf day FridaysReservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Cash PlanAll Staff BonusGroup Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sitesPrivate seated lunch areasOnsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beveragesOnsite showers and toiletries provisionFree onsite parkingTheskills you need Relevant Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production EngineeringExperience in a manufacturing or production engineering environmentStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, methods and documentationAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs and technical dataExperience developing manufacturing methods, SOPs, work instructions and production processesStrong problem-solving, analytical and root cause investigation skillsJoin us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on