Product Engineer in Exeter

Job Description

Product Engineer

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Yolk Recruitment is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Product Engineer to join a growing Engineering team based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in manufacturing, casting, tooling, CAD, and continuous improvement to play a key role in supporting complex engineering projects, improving production performance, and ensuring high-quality components are delivered to customer requirements.

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This role would suit a technically driven Product Engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist manufacturing environment, working on engineering improvements, problem solving, and process optimisation.

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The Product Engineer will provide technical support across product engineering activities within a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining best practice, reducing scrap and rework, supporting production teams, and improving manufacturing processes.

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Key responsibilities:

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• Develop, implement, and maintain best practice across product engineering activities.

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• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure components meet customer specifications and quality standards.

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• Support the reduction of manufacturing scrap, rework, and production inefficiencies.

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• Manage engineering projects and improvement initiatives through to successful completion.

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• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and control systems.

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• Use CAD, 3D modelling, and engineering software to support product development and manufacturing requirements.

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• Support tooling design, development, and optimisation activities.

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• Manage individual part programmes and ensure engineering requirements are achieved.

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• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma/DMAIC methodologies to investigate issues and improve processes.

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• Analyse production data and prepare technical reports, qualification reports, and improvement plans.

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• Improve dimensional control processes and implement effective process controls.

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This is what you'll need:

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• Relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

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• Strong understanding of multi-discipline engineering principles

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• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

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And this is what you'll get:

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• Competitive salary

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• Private medical insurance

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• Annual bonus

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• Life assurance

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