Product Engineer - RFO

Product Engineer - RFO

Location: Hastings, ST Leonards-on-Sea / Hybrid working avaialble post training
Salary: £43760 - £54700 + Bonus up to 8%
Full Time / Permanent

Job Overview:

As Product Engineer you will join the AD&M's (Aerospace, Defense and Marine) Ruggedized Fiber Optics (RFO) group, focusing primarily on sustaining development efforts. RFO stands as a leading innovator in optical and optoelectronic products catering to diverse sectors such as telecom/datacom, oil and gas, industrial, military, and broadcast markets. As part of the AD&M team, you'll collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to propelling business growth while upholding integrity, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the RFO Engineering Manager in the US, this hybrid role requires on-site presence at our Hastings plant. Here, you'll serve as a vital link between engineering and manufacturing, spearheading initiatives to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing at the Hastings plant location.
• Generate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to facilitate product enhancements.
• Support and oversee testing activities in the lab, including DVT/Qual cable assembly design, component modeling, and print creation.
• Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA processes to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Assist in preparing and delivering design reviews, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Coordinate model shop requests and support prototype part builds.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and develop design verification test plans.
• Utilize software tools such as SolidWorks, CREO, and AutoCAD to make drawing modifications in compliance with industry standards.
• Manage requests for product extensions, drawing changes, and engineering quotes.
• Facilitate the extension and costing of parts in SAP.
• Provide support for the Expanded Beam Product Line, contributing to changes and product extensions.

What Your Background Should Look Like:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience with SolidWorks, CREO, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and eagerness to embrace new technologies.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving results.
• Ability to multitask effectively within a matrix organization.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong organizational abilities and a collaborative team player mindset.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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