About The RoleManufacturing EngineerUp to £43,000 DOE + BenefitsBarnstaple - EX31 1LYWe are SEA.Engineered to protect. We protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.Join us.We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer to join our team based in Barnstaple.In this role you will ensure that SEA’s production processes are effective and predictable through the deployment of appropriate processes, controls, and equipment. Provide input into PV projects and how SEA introduces new products in to manufacturing areas.What we offerYour work, your contribution, deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Have a look at the benefits we offer:Work life balance:

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservist in the armed forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing:

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and instore discounts, travel savings etc
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources:

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking

What you’ll be doingYou will be responsible for defining all aspects of the production methods and layouts to ensure the production processes are effective and predictable. Provide input to new and legacy projects to define equipment, work instructions, drawings and tooling as required.

Optimise and challenge the design with respect to DFM for new products
Develop manufacturing processes and introduction of bespoke equipment.
Review and implement process improvements to reduce production costs
Lead on the implementation of Engineering Changes on the shop floor
Be first triage of ‘quality’ problems encountered in manufacturing
Assist in the evaluation of returned materials and products
Design fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
Assist with PFMEA and implement improvements

The skills you need

Previous relevant production or manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in a low volume / high variety manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Good listener with the ability to influence stakeholders
Ability to read and interpret designs, with CAD software familiarity desirable
Resilient and calm under pressure with the ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate at all levels

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 300 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.If you would like to know more, please give our Talent Acquisition Advisor Ethan a call on .SEA0588N