Lead Production Engineer
APRIL QUEST LIMITED · Bordon, England ·
Job Description Lead Production Engineer | Bordon, Hampshire, £55,000 + BenefitsA growing manufacturing business in Oxfordshire is looking for a hands-on Lead Production Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities, support production performance and help drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a strong manufacturing engineering background who enjoys solving day-to-day production challenges, improving processes and working closely with operators, production and wider engineering teams.
The role would suit somebody looking for a first step into a broader leadership position where they can influence culture, coach others and make a visible impact within the business. As a Lead Production Engineer,
you will
Lead manufacturing engineering activities across productionSupport day-to-day production issues, quality concerns and equipment challengesDrive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floorImprove manufacturing processes, documentation and work instructionsSupport NPI and engineering development buildsWork closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design teamsAnalyse production data to improve efficiency, consistency and outputSupport tooling, fixtures, test equipment and manufacturing processesCoach and support junior engineers and production staffHelp develop a stronger lean manufacturing culture across the siteSkills required from the Lead Production Engineer: Strong manufacturing or production engineering backgroundContinuous improvement / Lean manufacturing experienceExperience supporting production and resolving engineering issuesAbility to improve manufacturing processes and documentationStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience working with cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixturesAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentConfident problem solver with a practical, hands-on approachThe company are open on industry background and are more interested in strong manufacturing engineering fundamentals, attitude and communication skills than a specific product background.
This role offers the opportunity to join a growing business that is becoming part of a larger international group, with genuine long-term progression opportunities available for the right person. If you are a Lead Production Engineer, suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV.
We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isnt already known to us. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003.
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