Trainee Production Engineer - Assembly

Production Assembly Engineer (Junior/Trainee Level)
Tamworth
Permanent

EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Production Assembly Engineer to join a precision engineering company located in Tamworth, working on a permanent basis.

Key Benefits on offer

• Stability & Longevity - Permanent position
  
  
• Days
  
  
• Holiday entitlement, contributory pensions scheme, bonus scheme, onsite car parking, modern working environment, state of the art machinery and much more
  
  
• Internal training and development
  
  
• Established and growing company
  
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  Our client manufactures small to medium-sized complex precision components for high-profile customers within a wide range of market-leading companies. Due to substantial growth, we require a Production Assembly Engineer to join their existing talent team.
  
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  What does the role involve as a Production Assembly Engineer?
  
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• Provide hands-on support to Production Engineers and manufacturing teams to resolve daily assembly issues and ensure smooth operations.
  
  
• Drive the achievement of key performance targets (Quality, Cost, Delivery) by investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
  
  
• Design, implement, and continuously improve assembly processes, tooling, and fixtures, with a strong focus on cost reduction and best practices.
  
  
• Develop and maintain essential process documentation (e.g., Work Instructions, PFMEAs, Control Plans) while upholding quality standards like ISO 9001 and 5S.
  
  
• Collaborate with design engineers on Design for Manufacturing (DFMA) and train production staff on new processes and equipment.
  
  Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate
  
  
• Apprentice trained or qualified to degree, BTEC or NVQ level
  
  
• Strong Manufacturing or Production Engineering background
  
  
• Worked within an Assembly environment with either automated or semi-automated production lines, within precision engineering companies
  
  
• Applicants will have come from a background within manufacturing sectors including; Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace, White Goods, Agriculture etc.
  
  
• Experience of working with 3D CAD packages; Solidworks, AutoCAD etc
  
  
• Knowledge and experience of using assembly presses, pneumatics, hydraulics, CNC machines, torque equipment, bolting stations etc
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
  
  
• A strong focus on error-proofing (poka-yoke) in assembly processes
  
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  If you are interested in the opportunity of Production Assembly Engineer and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing assembly department located in Tamworth.
  
  About us
  EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
  
  We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
  
  Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates