Main characteristics
- Location
- West Midlands (County)
- Company
- Smart Recruitment Solutions
- Salary
- £45000 - £55000/annum + bonus
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Automotive / Aerospace
Job summary
Production Engineer Salary up to £55k DOE + bonus RedditchWorking hours 3x set shifts available (Morning / Afternoon / Night)
Our client was one of the first companies in the Netherlands to develop and manufacture low-density thermoplastic foams (EPS and EPP). Today, they are one of the leading players in this field and have a number of European production locations. Besides the Netherlands, it also has factories in Poland and the United Kingdom. The business has invested heavily in technology and automation and is now seeking to recruit dynamic, well qualified Production Engineers to run its UK operation.
They are seeking experienced Production Engineers to join their UK team and ensure the smooth daily operation of their fully automated plant which is staffed almost entirely by robots. The successful candidates will be responsible for operating test rigs, tool changing, mechanical and electrical repairs, conducting analysis of manufacturing process and data, quality control and fault fixing. They must be able to complete 3 Months initial fully funded training over a 5-month period in Poland to set up the automated production line and connect with international colleagues.
The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of success in a similar role with technical competency in mechanical engineering, automation, electro-mechanics, and production processes, qualified in operating and maintaining electrical operations, reading and interpreting technical drawings and be computer literate. Good communication skills with the ability to perform under pressure independently or as part of a team are critical. Experience of plastic moulding and the automotive industry is preferred.
The Production Engineers will be able to:
Demonstrate at least 3 years experience in the automotive industry
Carry out tool changes & maintenance
Organising product shipment
Equipment maintenance & repair
Product inspection
PFMEA involvement
Produce written reports
Production Engineers will receive:
Salary up to £50K DOE
Generous company pension scheme
Company bonus scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Free, on-site parking
Fully funded, expenses paid training abroad
If you are a Production Engineer looking for a position within a company who are willing to embrace the future of AI as a vital tool in production apply on this Job Board or call Peter at Smart Recruitment Solutions (Yeovil)
Benefits: bonus