Production Engineer

Overview 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 Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Priority) Strong change management including ECRs Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office strong communication problem-solving analytical thinking SolidWorks AutoCAD Priority ERP

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