Production engineer

Morson are recruiting a Production Engineer to join our leading aero and defence client in Cambridge on an initial 6 month contract basis. Candidates must be prepared to work full time on site, there might also be some UK travel which would be expensed. Job Description: As a crucial element between our client and their suppliers the Production Engineer is heavily integrated in the Design development process, providing support from a technical perspective ensuring that new or updated designs are fit for Manufacture Assembly and that jig fixture requirements are understood and planned for. *Candidates with prior experience in either industrial welding or structural assembly of particular interest* The Production Engineer will be continually looking at new or improved materials, processes and work practices that can be embedded into future products to reduce cost and lead-time improve quality. Candidates will have a background in either structural assembly or industrial welding. There will also be a need to assist in the overall planning process at various stages, with particular emphasis on Prototype build support Responsibilities will include: Liaising directly on the factory floor with suppliers from day one of design through to completion Assisting with bid activities from a Manufacturing and Assembly perspective Providing support to project development activities including reviews (PDR, CDR, DFMA rsquo;s etc) general queries Reviewing signing off for drawings and other design data prior to full release, ensuring that the items are fit for Manufacture Assembly Partnering with the procurement team in defining the initial Make vs Buy decision on all parts and ensuring this follows through into final product release Monitoring the cost of products and working with Project teams to keep costs within budgets (Labour, Material etc) Assisting procurement in the sourcing of suppliers to meet product requirements Identification of Tooling and Jig requirements and instigating the procurement and manufacture of identified requirements Providing on-going support to production with prototypes and first off rsquo;s through to introduction into full rate production Assisting the wider planning team where required with creation of Routings, BoM rsquo;s Shop Orders Beginning development of Work Instructions Please apply if you have most of the following: Prior experience in either industrial welding or structural assembly Any familiarity with the following industries will be extremely beneficial: automotive, defence, military, construction Technical knowledge in structural assembly or industrial welding Good working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication assembly techniques Engineering degree or equivalent experience/ qualification MRP/ ERP capability Ability to prioritise Analytical thinking and process driven Ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders Able to respond at pace and look to improve process Excellent written and verbal communication skills Problem solving skills, identifying errors and providing solutions to resolve CAD experience desirable but not essential