Production Engineer - Fabricator

• Job Title: Production Engineer - Fabricator
• Location: Peterborough
• Position this role reports to: Production Engineer Manager

Job Purpose

• To produce accurate specifications for fabricated components.
• Engineer production requirements in line with the required manufacturing schedules.
• Provide engineering support within the business and to help ensure its products can be produced to meet the requirements of safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide an accurate database of costs to help with sales quotations.
• Be responsible in reducing costs and continuously improve the service of the Production Engineering Department to the rest of the business.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical / Production Engineering qualification would be an advantage.

The Job (Main Duties)

• You will produce accurate Methods of Manufacture for fabricated components.
• You will produce DXF’s from engineering models.
• Help maintain manufacturing schedules with reference to business requirements.
• Resolve problems and improve processes and methods within manufacturing teams.
• Provide support for technical queries for all areas of the business.
• Interface between technical and shop floor personnel.
• Develop ideas for reducing costs in the business.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Undertake specific projects as and when required.
• Support the Production Engineering Manager as and when required.

Candidate Profile (Experience, Skills and Knowledge):

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process, particularly fabrication.
• Experience with writing specifications, procedures and instructions.
• Familiarity with CAD and DXF’s.

Desirable Attributes:

• Qualified engineer to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical/ Production Engineering.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Be a good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and able to work on own initiative.
• A methodical approach to tasks.
• Strong IT skills, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Travel Activity

• Willingness to travel if the business requires.

Contact:

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing with CV to the HR Department, Baker Perkins Limited, Manor Drive, Paston Parkway, Peterborough, PE4 7AP (email: [email protected]) no later than Friday 15 January 2021.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Baker Perkins is an Equal Opportunities Employer.