Production Engineer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

Careers here are defined by variety and innovation—offering the chance to work on advanced solutions while developing your expertise every day.

Final assembling & commissioning

• Final assembling and commissioning activities on schedule in accordance with production/development orders (standard and customer-specific systems and components)
• Initial commissioning of standard and customer-specific systems and components within the scope of production/development orders.
• Perform initial start-up, check/measure electrical safety and check/measure X-ray safety in accordance with test instructions.
• Perform software installation and configuration, setting/adjustment/programming of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Installation of electronic assemblies, performance of functional checks using specified test objects and test equipment.
• Check the detection capability of the systems/devices using real explosives and simulants. Check image data transmission (network technology).
• Independently narrow down complex errors, develop solutions, and fix complex errors. Support service requests from the field and development changes.
• Reporting errors to management/supervisors as well as to quality management and development.

Documentation

• Logging of all tests in the commissioning report and in various test reports, including system-side data archiving.

Production output inspection

• Production output inspection of standard and customer-specific systems/components. Carrying out the inspection steps specified in the inspection instructions (production output inspection checklist). Visual inspection of the systems and accessories, checking/measuring X-ray safety, checking the emergency stop function, checking the image quality.
• Check all documents for completeness and accuracy. Record X-ray generator data in accordance with the type plate.
• Generate/archive the (electronic) diagnostic report. If all test steps are OK, release the system/device for delivery.
• Isolate and rectify complex faults on the systems/components to be manufactured, report the fault to management/supervisors as well as quality management and development.

Assemble mechanical and electrical components / inventory checks, stores records

• Carry out electrical assembly work as per work standard work instruction
• Inventory checks for B/C parts, auxiliary/operating materials, and, if necessary, reordering from specified suppliers.

Change management

• Participation in the further development of internal departmental structural, technical, and professional processes/workflows (change management).
• Report regularly and on request to your supervisor.
• Informs superiors and the work group about the status/deviations in the process flow, malfunctions, problems, and submits constructive suggestions for solving any problems that arise.
• Interfaces Management, goods receipt, goods issue, production and material planning, service, development, documentation, inventory management, purchasing, quality management, CI team, manufacturing engineering (ME), radiation protection officer
• Participation in the Continuous Improvement Program (CI)
• Maintaining order and cleanliness in the workplace
• Implementation of occupational health and safety and fire safety measures
• Implementation of quality requirements at the workplace
• Fulfilment of daily production targets, timely completion of any work assigned by supervisor
• Solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
• Preference to experience in assembly of X ray machines
• Knowhow of geometrical tolerances, inspection, assembly
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to create and maintain SOP for assembly process
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing demand and fast-paced environment.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to work in shop floor, assisting in startup manufacturing set up preparations
• Inspecting the assembled machine for any faults or defects.
• Stopping the assembly line and halting production if machinery fails or a major defect is detected.
• Expected to pack, unpack and movement and storage, upkeep of material as per need to shop assembly schedules
• Maintaining a record of repairs and adjustments.
• Reporting incidents, faulty operations or product imperfections on the assembly line to management.
• Ability to work with suppliers on problem solving, quality improvement projects.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Experience:

Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electronics with minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in machine tool assembly/X ray machines industry is preferred.

• Sound knowledge of electrical safety
• Medium and communication level English
• Familiar with Production Tools. Ability to work in start up  
• Good problem-solving skills Quality Work

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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