- Role: Production Support Engineer
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
- Location: Coventry
- Work Location: In person
- Benefits: Private Health, Training and Progression Opportunities, Pension, Bonus, Training, Onsite Gym, Onsite Canteen, Airconditioned Modern Facility
Are you a skilled and driven Production or tooling Engineer looking for a challenging new opportunity? Exactaform Cutting Tools is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Production Support Engineer. With our focus on precision and quality, we're dedicated to designing and manufacturing cutting tools that meet the exact standards of our customers across a range of industries.
Who are we?
Exactaform are an ambitious manufacturing business based in Coventry, supplying global markets around the world. We are a manufacturer of Cutting Tools specializing in PCD – which means Diamond tipped for use in the Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport and Medical industries. Typical customers will be machining Composites or advanced weird and wonderful materials, which keeps our R&D department busy.
The reason our customers love us comes from our service, where we offer a guarantee to generate value in their production before they spend a penny. We can optimize their productivity to ensure increased output, or we can look to reduce their unit cost so they can manufacture cheaper, all supported by our own applications team.
We have a fantastic base with an onsite Gym and Canteen for our employees to enjoy. This demonstrates our commitment to our teams, as we recognize that they are at the heart of the company’s continued success.
Who are you?
A driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision engineering. With a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic, you are committed to ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. With a background in engineering and manufacturing, you bring wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. You may have experience in a range of areas, including CAD drawings, setter operation of grinding/erosion equipment, route planning, and manufacturing techniques. You will confidently work collaboratively with others, ensuring that they are always focused on achieving shared goals.
What does the job involve?
Conduct inspection operations to ensure the accuracy and quality of cutting tools.
Process all internal rejects to minimize waste and optimize production.
Roaming inspection and first off verification
Plan engineering routes for manufacturing to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize downtime.
Provide production engineering support to ensure optimal tool performance and uptime.
Drive continuous improvement efforts through process improvement initiatives and the implementation of new technologies.
Assist operators with grinding or erosion equipment as necessary to support production
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a production engineering role, with experience in Zoller inspection operation, reject handling process, planning engineering routes for manufacture, and process improvement.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Experience operating grinding or erosion equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
What’s in it for you?
We are looking for committed and ambitious individuals who will fit within our culture.
Our core values are:
1. Get things done,
2. Take pride in every detail
3. Stay down to earth.
We aim to demonstrate that we are Driven & Ambitious, Passionate & Committed and that we can be flexible with a sense of urgency to allow us to meet customer demands.
This role is given a high level of responsibility and autonomy and will be extremely rewarding.
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
