Production Engineering Technician

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

• The role will be to provide support to Production Engineers for the introduction and manufacturing of self-contained breathing apparatus and associated products at the Draeger facility, assisting in determining and implementing the most appropriate methods and equipment for production needs and supporting this as required.
• Undertake own training and development activities in accordance with required timescales.
• Take responsibility for housekeeping and 6S within own work area.
•  Ensure all work is undertaken to the required HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) standards.
•  Attend meetings where required.
• Support New Product Introduction into Operations via the NPD Production Engineering team role - liaise with other departments as required and assist project teams to ensure checklists, reports and all associated documentation is updated.
• Participate in new product sample, pre productions builds and organisation / accounting for stocks of materials required for these builds.
• Work with Production Engineers to help design, order and control jigs, fixtures, production tooling and associated documentation as required.
• Help devise and document working methods to ensure the Production Process is robust.
• Aid Production Engineers in creation and implementation of appropriate process controls (Including assembly process control charts, control plans, standard operating procedures, process instructions, risk assessments, PUWER, COSHH, etc)
• Training and guidance of operators, or others where required.
•  Obtain production and build data to support fact-based business decisions.
• Assist Production Engineers maximise process efficiency, safety, capability and robustness through equipment and method improvements.
•  Support root cause analysis workshops as necessary to support Production stoppages and recurring issues.
• Support project implementation through lifecycle using the Draeger Project Management standards (machine moves, installations, modifications, new machinery, and new processes)
• Ensure all changes which may affect product are controlled, communicated and managed through appropriate stakeholder involvement and processes prior to and during introduction.
•  Some travel off-site to support inspection of new equipment, attend training courses and provide support may be required.
• Any other reasonable duties required by Operations Management.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Business Information Centre (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
•  to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
•  to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Senior Production Engineer

Size of team/environment

• The Production Engineering team consists of approximately 15 members.
• Working between office, lab and factory floor the team provide Engineering support to the production team, Project teams and other stakeholders as required.
• This can be in the form of build or introduction of new equipment and processes and support of existing. The team also provide advice,knowledge, expertise and Engineering services to other departments as required.

 Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• ONC Mechanical /Production Engineering or equivalent.
• Other technical qualifications will be considered if relevant.

Related Experience 

• Apprentice trained from a similar background or experienced and qualified in a similar technical role (fast paced manufacturing of safety critical products. Mechanical and Pressure systems experience is ideal).
• Skills, Special Competencies
• General IT knowledge and ability, use of Microsoft office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. A good team player.
• Self-motivated, customer and service orientated.
• Proactive and flexible with ability to work without close supervision.
• Able to learn new skills and develop within the role where opportunity is presented.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing an advantage.

 Dräger‘s Benefits

•  27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
•  Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
•  Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme
•  Banked hours

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.