Job Title: Production Engineer - Production Engineering

Location:

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19313

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Production Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
QinetiQ are currently seeking an experienced Production Engineer to help support and develop their manufacturing capabilities.

Your role will involve developing and implementing production processes, troubleshooting production issues and overseeing the maintenance of production equipment. You will also analyse production data to identify areas for improvement and ensure that production deadlines are met. Overall, you will play a critical role in enhancing production efficiency, quality and safety. Additional responsibilities include the ownership of NPI transfer activities, including various sub-modules and associated test regimes, and taking overall ownership of the Value Stream of that assembly.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient production operations, we invite you to apply for the role.

Your responsibilities will include:

As a Production Engineer, you will be tasked with defining the infrastructure for Production cells and workspaces
Overseeing and capturing the production process, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining quality standards
Utilisation of Lean6Sigma, TIM WOODS and Lean methodology
Developing new and existing manufacturing control plans and production systems and defining quality control standards and monitoring production KPIs.
Risk analysis through Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and implementing total productive maintenance policies and procedures
Creating, documenting and implementing production plans and best practice and root cause analysis and rapid problem solving using (5 whys, Fishbone and 8D)

Essential experience of the Production Engineer:

Strong experience as a Production Engineer, with a significant understanding of the fundamental principles and strategies for product manufacturing and assembly, exhibiting the following abilities
Good Understanding of health & safety regulations and quality standards and familiarity with ISO9001, with reference to clean room environments
Experience in bringing a product from concept through to the commercial market and experience in optimising the manufacturing process
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and an ability to proactively address atypical / asymmetric problems
Knowledge of Lean and 6-sigma manufacturing principles would be beneficial
Proficient in MS Office, ERP software, and MES Systems

Essential qualifications for the Production Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related field
Advanced degrees or professional certifications in fields relating to Production Engineering, manufacturing process optimisation and project management would be advantageous
Or equivalent level and depth of experience and training

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)