A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking a Production Engineering Technician to join their Production Engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth.

 

To be a successful in this role you will ideally have proven skills and experience in the following:

• Interpreting engineering drawings, designing and manufacturing roll and/or press tools.
• Setting and operating CNC lathes, and other toolmaking equipment.
• Trouble shooting faults, trialling and repairing tools, improving part manufacturing processes.
• Performing production-acceptance trials, inspecting parts visually and with measuring equipment.
• Developing new part manufacturing processes, estimating tool and product costs.
• Keeping effective records during tool development and establishing design rules.
• Providing training and mentoring to colleagues, providing operational process coverage where required.

 

To be considered for the role you should ideally:

• Be a time-served mechanical engineer or equivalent experience.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills. Ideally, documentation and time management experience.
• Have worked in a fast-paced Manufacturing, Engineering or equivalent environment.
• Comfortable working to targets, good problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail.
• Have good working CNC knowledge (ideally Fanuc/ProtoTrak). CAD experience (ideally AutoDesk) desirable.
• Ideally have small component metal cutting, forming, welding, rolling, and inspection

 

The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance.

To apply go to: http://www.nicholsons.co.uk/vacancies/production-engineering-technician/ and complete the application form.

We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.