Production engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join my client, based in Kent. The Production Engineer, based in Kent will report into the Operations Manager and will be responsible for coordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release. Other responsibilities will include: -Responsibility for managing the standards, methods and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (Jigs / Fixtures / Tooling) and processes. -Developing and delivering production plans, build documentation and route cards for a variety of engineering projects from final design and into series production. -Contributing to the development of the Operations Department strategy. -Coordinating cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during day to day operation #39;s activity. -Developing best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability. -Supporting and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Support New Product Introduction, NPI and Design for Manufacture, DFM activities. The successful Production Engineer, based in Kent will be ideally degree educated in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment. ***This client operates a 9 day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day)*** APPLY NOW! For the Production Engineer job, based in Kent, by sending your CV to (url removed) or for any other Production roles please call on (phone number removed)