One of our globally renowned clients, who are key players in the semiconductor industry, have an opening for a Prototype Production Engineer at their Cambridge based facility.
It's very much a bridge between the Design & Development teams with the Manufacturing & Production teams and will allow you to get involved with some complex, precision assemblies and equipment.
Superb problem-solving ability will be a key attribute here, as well as being able to communicate effectively with across the teams and with suppliers. You will be someone who can visualise and plan processes and layout, stage the material flow on the production floor and coordinate the mechanical and electrical build activities for initial prototypes and then take these into manufacturing.
The Role:
- Project manage all NPI into the production environment and implement improvements to existing products and design
- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment suppliers
- Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout
- Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
- Provide manufacturing decisions regarding the internal manufacture or an outsource strategy for key complex components
- Direct support to the purchasing team to establish an improved R&D supply chain, and work with the Operations Manager to create a smooth transition of new and current products through manufacturing
About You:
- Degree in mechanical engineering or experience
- Manufacturing background focused on NPI
- Project management experience
- Confident user of Microsoft Office
- Strong experience of supply chain management
- Experience of improving quality systems within manufacturing
- 5S / Lean manufacturing knowledge would be ideal
- Experience in vacuum systems, pneumatics, gas systems and automation would be a big plus
With the company being based outside of the city, it's easy to get to and there's plenty of free parking, too. The benefits are decent and there's a warm and friendly culture.
