In this Production Engineer role, you will support high-quality electro-mechanical production operations and drive process improvement. You join a manufacturing team focused on lean methods, tooling design, and efficient line layout to enhance throughput and quality. You’ll lead continuous improvement, support cross-functional collaboration, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role offers hands-on problem solving in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment with meaningful impact on efficiency and costs. This is a chance to shape manufacturing processes and introduce robust, scalable solutions at pace.
Pay / Benefits
salary: 45,000 + bens
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, machine setup sheets, TPM schedules)
Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling using SolidWorks to improve efficiency and ergonomics
Optimise production line layouts using AutoCAD to enhance workflow and space utilisation
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 6S
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime
Train production trainers to ensure quality, safety, and operating standards
Conduct process audits and line assessments for compliance with procedures and regulations
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations to improve manufacturability and cost-effectiveness
Design and develop test equipment and validation procedures
Lead process standardisation and automation projects to improve throughput and reduce variability
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies
Monitor capacity, identify bottlenecks, and optimise resource utilisation
Carry out cost estimation and time studies; ensure ERP routings reflect performance
Lead capital equipment selection, ROI analysis, procurement, and implementation
Promote a safe working environment and ensure HSE and quality standards compliance
Key requirements
Proven experience as Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineer
Background in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment
HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
Proficient in SolidWorks for tooling/fixture design
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