Production Engineer

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd • Permanent • Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom • £36k / year • 6h ago

Production & Development Engineer

Howard James Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures specialist subsea coupling and connector systems for some of the world's leading energy organisations. Due to continued growth and product development, they are looking to appoint a Production & Development Engineer to join their engineering team.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in taking products from concept through to manufacture, testing and customer delivery.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you'll split your time between production, testing, research & development and technical improvement projects. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their engineering experience and develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for:

Building, assembling and testing customer products and systems
Conducting functional testing, fault finding and system verification
Supporting prototype development and R&D projects
Assisting with product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Producing technical reports, assembly procedures and engineering documentation
Working alongside production and engineering teams to solve technical challenges
Providing occasional technical support and commissioning at customer sites
Supporting manufacturing improvements and supplier development activities
Mentoring apprentices where appropriate.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on and thrives in a practical engineering environment.
You'll ideally have:

·HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering
At least 3 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong mechanical assembly, fitting and fault-finding skills
Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Knowledge of hydrostatic and gas pressure testing
Practical machining experience using manual lathes and milling machines
Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Full UK Driving Licence
UK Passport and willingness to travel internationally on occasion.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Product development or R&D
Welding and fabrication
Offshore certification (BOSIET/MIST)
CAD or drafting experience
Project planning or project management.

Apply Now

If you're a practical engineer looking to develop your career within a growing, innovative engineering business where you'll gain exposure to production, R&D and customer projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Howard James Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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