Lead Production Engineer

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Based in the Siemens Mobility Derby facility, the successful candidate for this role will be expected to lead pre-production activities and production activities for the ETCS OBU: Freight Project as per the project’s requirements. This will include interaction with multiple Siemens departments, external design companies, external fitment partners, customer, and suppliers.

You’ll make an impact by ….

• Ensuring the close out of Technical Queries in relation to design and installation
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to solve first line issues.
• Manage the loading of the MRP system in relation to part numbers and Bills of Materials by the Production Engineers
• Maintain, and create where necessary, processes and procedures relating to the Production Engineering function.
• Implement and manage an effective document control process in line with project requirements.
• Lead and manage the production engineering team in supporting the fitment partners and factory for all production engineering requirements.,

Your success will be grounded by …

• Strong and effective communicator at all levels within the business and in front of new and existing customers.
• Must be willing to fill gaps in own knowledge and experience through taking a pro-active approach to learning and seeking information from within and outside the company.
• Demonstrates customer focus in all work carried out.
• Experience of working to industry quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrates innovative and creative thinking when performing problem solving initiatives.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and self-reliant.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum level 3 apprenticeship in a recognised trade e.g. Mechanical, electrical (essential)
• HNC qualification in a relevant trade (desirable)
• Good knowledge of IT systems and software, ideally, SAP and Teamcenter (essential)
• Proven experience in Rail Vehicles retrofit/modification projects (essential)
• Detailed knowledge in continuous improvement (essential)
• Demonstrable experience in leading a team (essential)
• Experience in project mobilisation and implementing new or existing procedures and processes (essential)

You'll benefit from …

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Attractive pension scheme
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

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At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply