We are currently looking for a Production Engineer to join our client’s team in Hailsham. The main purpose of this role will be to: * Assist in the NPI process and help oversee our client’s manufacturing processes * Carry out root cause analysis and maintain the 8D/RMA system * Ensure best practices and health and safety codes are followed * Identify problems in the production line, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and complete various administrative tasks The main requirements and employee accountabilities are: * Lead and carry out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering * Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities * Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards * Monitor the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner * Diagnose problems in the production line, provide recommendations and training to eliminate any issues * Liaise with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content * Establish safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and also minimise the carbon footprint * Keep abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then share knowledge with co-workers * Identify, document, and report unsafe practices * Check drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness * Create drawings, routes, and new BOM items for completeness and production readiness * Schedule meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders * Analyse all facets of production and make recommendations for improvement * Identify and obtain any materials and equipment required for the above The essential skills/experience required for this role are: * Experience with CAD software * Proficiency in MS Office * Proven experience in the engineering field The skills and experience we would like the employee in this role to have are: * Able to work independently and as part of a team * Open-minded to new ideas with an enquiring mind * A hands-on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies. Required Qualifications: Degree/HNC in engineering Salary: Negotiable, DOE 37-hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish. Benefits: * 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown) * Company pension scheme: employee 3%, employer 6% * Life Insurance: 4x annual salary, rising to 6x if you join the company pension * Occupational Health checks, including an annual health check for all employees * Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service: 1-3 weeks full pay) * Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses