Production Engineer

Are you ready to join a leading global player in the rotorcraft turbine industry? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class company specializing in the maintenance, repair, and support of complex helicopter engine components for the fixed-wing and rotary-wing markets. Their UK facility serves as a European Maintenance Centre Hub, partnering with a diverse global customer base to deliver technical excellence and innovative solutions. About the Role As a Production Engineer, you will play a critical role in industrializing design changes, introducing new products, and providing technical support for an established product portfolio. You will ensure robust, cost-effective manufacturing methods are implemented, driving quality standards and supporting the successful delivery of new product introduction (NPI) and process improvements. Key Responsibilities Develop and define all aspects of the production method, including manufacturing instructions, stage drawings, setting sheets, CNC programs, tools, and gauges. Ensure all manufacturing processes meet customer, quality, and airworthiness requirements. Support new product introduction by delivering robust processes, procedures, and validation plans. Analyze customer documentation (BoMs, specifications, drawings) to create accurate manufacturing processes. Implement corrective actions for non-conformance issues to maintain Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and work practices. Specify and justify new equipment and tooling for production requirements. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and rapid problem resolution for production operations. What You'll Need Recognized engineering qualification (minimum HNC). 4-5 years' experience with 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred). 4-5 years' experience with CAM or offline programming systems (EdgeCAM preferred). Expertise in creating machine programs for 5-axis machining centers and mill/turn lathes (Heidenhain & FANUC controls). Familiarity with production engineering in aerospace or regulated high-tech manufacturing sectors is advantageous. Strong technical document creation and modification skills. Proficiency with problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa, or 8D). Experience with AS9102, APQP, or PFMEA is advantageous. Knowledge of SAP ERP systems is a plus. Skills and Attributes Ability to interpret complex technical documentation and translate it into robust manufacturing processes. Strong IT skills, including MS Office applications. Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement. What They Offer 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) Additional day for every 10 years' service Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant) On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch Costa coffee on site Generous 7% pension contributions (after 3 months) Health cash back scheme (after probation) Purchase of company shares (after 3 months) Annual bonus of up to 3% Company sick pay If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services, apply now to take the next step in your career!

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