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.