Production Engineer

Our client is a leading andwell-respected manufacturing company who specialise in the Petrochemical industry. Due to increased demand they are now looking for a Production Engineer. Production Engineers define and work out how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled in production including design of tooling ensuring the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production. Review efficiencies and eliminate waste within the manufacturing process to deliver high quality products/components to clearly defined standards. Key Roles and Responsibilities:·Design, development and control of manufacturing methods required to produce products in the most efficient and cost-effective way.·Specify, design and develop tooling as required to produce products as required per customer orders and other work.·Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.·Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying and manufacturing methods/equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. This includes the selection of machinery in consultation with relevant stakeholders.·Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.·Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.·Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.·Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Including the development, management and control of documents issued to customers to aid and or as per requirements by customers.·Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs; entering data.·Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.·Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.·Supports Continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts.Qualifications and Experiences required:·Degree/Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent job experience.·Good understanding of manufacturing methods around machining, welding and assembly.·Good quality judgement and decision-making capability.·Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of people.·Ability to collaborate and make pragmatic decisions that ensure compliance and quality while considering cost, schedule and risk.·Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.·Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.·Expected travel globally is 15% yearly or as necessary to exceed plan & activities.·Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.·Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.·Previously worked within an OEM company. Desirable:·CAD/CAM Software (CAMWorks).·CNC programming both on & offline capable.·Previously worked on machinery.