PRODUCTION ENGINEER
- Engineer, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join our Kidlington based Prototype department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About The Role
The main goal of this role is to keep our manufacturing processes up to date with the latest technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and product quality. Including investing in new equipment and exploring opportunities to enhance our production assets, ensuring we remain competitive and responsive to market demands. The role involves implementing rapid tooling methods to accelerate production and reduce downtime.
What You Will Do
The closing date for applications is 28th March 2025
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join our Kidlington based Prototype department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About The Role
The main goal of this role is to keep our manufacturing processes up to date with the latest technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and product quality. Including investing in new equipment and exploring opportunities to enhance our production assets, ensuring we remain competitive and responsive to market demands. The role involves implementing rapid tooling methods to accelerate production and reduce downtime.
What You Will Do
- Oversee and improve manufacturing processes in assigned production areas.
- Responsible for tooling and equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime (Daily/Weekly TPM).
- Analyse workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to optimise manufacturing processes.
- Be involved with the implementation of production schedules to ensure that volume, cost, and quality targets are achieved.
- Conduct detailed capacity planning and provide solutions to increase production capacity and flexibility.
- Develop process documentation and standard operating procedures for production activities.
- Perform root cause analysis for production defects and develop corrective action plans.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and assist in resolving operational issues.
- Maintaining and updating BOP, MBOM and ECR based on production requirements.
- Develop and update day to day processes documentation in line with our QMS system to ensure consistent operations across production shifts.
- Implement and monitor quality control measures to reduce the incidence of defects and rework.
- Analyse production data to identify trends and areas for improvement in production efficiency and product quality.
- Assist in the design and setup of new production lines and equipment.
- Train production staff on new processes and technologies.
- Facilitate cross-departmental efforts to address and resolve production challenges.
- Electrical and/or Mechanical technical knowledge & ability.
- Apprenticeship Level 4/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- IOSH Qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
- Excellent verbal & communication skills.
- Ability to use initiative and respond quickly to problems and challenges.
- Organised, precise and pragmatic approach to working.
- Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with QMS systems.
- Flexibility around working hours, there may be a requirement to work shifts therefore a ‘can do’ attitude is essential.
- Experience of working with High Voltage products.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
The closing date for applications is 28th March 2025
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Production Engineer will oversee and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and product quality. They will also implement production schedules and conduct capacity planning to meet volume, cost, and quality targets.
Requirements
Candidates should have electrical and/or mechanical technical knowledge, with an apprenticeship level 4 or HNC in a relevant engineering discipline. Experience with high voltage products and familiarity with QMS systems is also preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Knowledge
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Tooling Maintenance
- Production Scheduling
- Capacity Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Documentation
- Quality Control
- Data Analysis
- Mentoring
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Flexibility
- High Voltage Experience
Benefits
- Fortescue Zero Bonus Scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 Days Holiday Plus Public Holidays
- Childcare Benefits
- Free On-site Gym Access
- Discounted National Memberships
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Production Engineer
- Manufacturing Processes
- Tooling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workflow Analysis
- Production Capacity
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Control Measures
- Production Data Analysis
- New Production Lines
- Training
- QMS System
- High Voltage Products
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint