Production Engineer
13 days ago
Salfords
Production Engineer Location: Salfords, Redhill, RH1 5GG Full-time, on-site permanent role About Rapiscan Systems Rapiscan Systems is a world leader in advanced detection technology, trusted by governments, ports, borders, and high‑security facilities across the globe. Our innovative X‑ray scanning solutions play a critical role in combating terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and reliability, we enable our customers to detect threats and contraband with confidence. Role Overview We are seeking a Production Engineer to support engineering activities in the development, build, and testing of complex CT X‑ray inspection systems. This is a highly hands‑on role, requiring strong mechanical assembly and prototyping skills, and close collaboration with Engineering and Test teams. You will play a key role in the construction of engineering prototypes, upgrades to test systems, and the smooth operation of the product test environment. Key Responsibilities • Support engineering activities related to the development and testing of CT X‑ray inspection machines, • Provide hands‑on input to the mechanical construction and design of prototype systems, • Lead the assembly of prototype CT test machines, • Execute mechanical and hardware modifications to support equipment upgrades, • Assist Engineering and Test teams with the execution of product testing activities, • Support the operational running of the product test environment, including:, • Space planning and layout, • Moving and arranging heavy equipment, • Test equipment storage and organisation, • Planning and provision of key services such as power supplies and communication lines Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in shopfloor product assembly within a manufacturing or engineering environment, • Qualification such as BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, • Excellent practical skills in mechanical assembly, modification, and prototyping, • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team, • Strong organisational skills and a proactive, self‑motivated approach, • Knowledge or experience working with high‑voltage systems, • Forklift licence/training