Production Engineer

Overview

Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Production Engineer looking to develop their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for our downstream engineering function in the UK, as well as supporting our Engineering & Manufacturing teams in Romania.

Reporting to: Engineering Director

Location: Basingstoke, UK

Responsibilities and duties

Elements of the role will include:

  • Optimising new product implementation into manufacturing, transferring a detailed scope of works to drive the OLE performance
  • Providing full technical support for both UK & Romania manufacturing sites
  • Working with upstream engineering to maximise the conversion of new business into a profitable repeatable process
  • Updating and inputting into our control tools
  • Proactively monitoring and minimising the 8 wastes
  • Developing a strong working relationship with production managers
  • Contributing to factory design and future growth planning
  • Directing, encouraging, and mentoring our downstream engineering team
  • Improving the transfer of information & communication between upstream & downstream teams
  • Cross-training the team in areas such as tooling, testing, and manufacturing/costing process
  • Taking responsibility for developing learning in areas such as continuous improvement and new manufacturing techniques, processes & tooling
  • Continuing to learn technical subjects that may benefit Production Engineering within GTK

Skills and qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

  • Experience within a similar Engineering role; advantageous if this is within the cable assembly industry.
  • The ability to work and build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
  • Excellent problem solving & communication skills
  • Kaizen / continuous improvement experience

How to apply

If you would like to find out more about the role or apply for the position, please contact us at hr@gtk.co.uk.

Applications should include a copy of your CV.

About Us

GTK and RDS are leading world class providers of high-quality electronic components and displays.

Serving a global customer base across multiple industries, including industrial, medical, defence, consumer electronics, and more.

Our teams are passionate about innovation, quality, and customer service.