P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients who are currently seeking a Production & Test Engineer to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time permanent basis.
Role Summary:
- To lead, develop, and inspire the Production Engineering & Test function, delivering the Engineering strategy through strong technical leadership, disciplined performance management, and measurable continuous improvement.
- This role is accountable for establishing robust, scalable production flow lines, driving lean transformation across manufacturing operations, and embedding AI-enabled solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and decision-making.
- The position ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering support to manufacturing while safeguarding product integrity and operational excellence in line with AS9100 and relevant regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & KPI Delivery
- Lead the Engineering & Test team to consistently deliver against Safety, Service (speed and reliability), Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
- Design, implement, and optimise production flow lines to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance process stability.
- Drive lean manufacturing transformation initiatives, embedding structured methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, SMED, Visual Management).
- Provide high-quality engineering support to Manufacturing and Quality to ensure production continuity and technical robustness.
- Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC) for technical failures, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Improve yield, cycle time, and cost efficiency through data-driven process optimisation.
- Develop and maintain clear production engineering roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
AI Adoption & Digital Transformation
- Champion the responsible adoption of Digitisation utilising AI where appropriate and data analytics within Production Engineering and Test.
- Identify and implement AI-enabled solutions to enhance:
- Predictive maintenance
- Process optimisation
- Automated inspection and test
- Yield analysis
- Capacity modelling and planning
- Promote data literacy within the engineering team and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making.
- Ensure AI deployment aligns with governance, compliance, cybersecurity, and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external partners to integrate smart manufacturing technologies.
Compliance, Safety & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with EHS policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards.
- Strengthen engineering procedures, documentation, and configuration control in line with AS9100.
- Ensure production and test processes meet aerospace and high-reliability standards.
- Support customer audits and regulatory reviews with confidence and technical clarity.
Technical Leadership
- Act as Engineering Lead for nominated products, processes, and improvement projects across the product lifecycle.
- Lead capital investment projects for equipment, automation, and process capability enhancement.
- Interface with external suppliers and partners for technical development and equipment improvement.
- Ensure test strategies are robust, repeatable, and aligned to product reliability requirements.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialist and multi-skilled Production and Test Engineers.
- Set clear, measurable SMART objectives aligned to strategic priorities.
- Drive accountability, high standards, and performance discipline.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement
Internal
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Programme Management.
- Align engineering priorities with operational and commercial objectives.
- Support NPI transitions from design to volume production.
External
- Engage technically with customers, design partners, and suppliers.
- Represent Production Engineering during technical reviews and audits.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Person Specification
- Bachelors or masters Degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Technical Project Management.
- Demonstrated team leadership experience.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience in high-reliability microelectronics product design and manufacturing.
- Proven experience in materials, process design, optimisation, and industrialisation.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Exposure to data analytics or digital manufacturing technologies.
Desirable:
- Experience with MCM, Thick Film Hybrid, and PCBA technologies.
- Experience implementing AI or advanced analytics within manufacturing.
- Capital equipment specification and commissioning experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
If this is a position you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk.
