Senior Production Process Engineer

Location: Fareham Hampshire - Saab Seaeye, Trilogy 1, Concorde Way, Segensworth

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham. The role will aim to provide Production Engineering support for the assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicle sub-systems and production processes. In addition, ensure appropriate production processes, equipment, and facilities are in place to safely and consistently manufacture products to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Attend SQCDP meetings and support a hands problem solving approach with Area Team Leader and Quality Engineering to achieve OTD and right first time objectives.

• Standardise processes and procedures to ensure consistency, minimise variation, and improve cross-department collaboration.

• Own, document and train others on manufacturing process and standards.

• Assess compliance and adherence to safety/quality standards.

• Maintain manufacturing BOMs & Routings.

• Manage NPI transfer into production; develop, optimise, and implement factory floor layout.

• Provide technical support for production and production control.

• Analyse data to drive continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

Skills & Experience:

• Multi-disciplined Senior engineer with an electrical bias and experience in prototype wiring, testing and fault finding.

• Background in low-volume, one-off engineered products and systems; ideal for Production, Project, or Delivery Engineers.

• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly relating to products such as rack equipment, power supplies and subsea pods with integrated PCBs and connection systems. (Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards).

• Minimum qualifications HNC/HND, Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Hands-on production support experience in assembly, testing, and quality control.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt) are a plus; familiarity with hydraulics is also beneficial. (Support and training is available for Working with Electrics, High Voltages, and Hydraulics).

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Use initiative to develop effective solutions to day-to-day challenges.

• Maintain proficiency in relevant IT systems.

• Act ethically and with integrity at all times.

• Foster professional relationships and work cross-functionally to meet business objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Maximise productivity through process improvements and enhanced quality control.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.