CNC Production Engineer: Lean Improvement & Tooling

Team Jobs - Engineering; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Jobs - Engineering in Poole is seeking a Production Engineer to solve manufacturing challenges and turn improvement ideas into practical results. You will support CNC machining operations and help improve how products are made, equipment is used and throughput in the factory.

The role emphasizes resolving production issues, reducing downtime, designing tooling and fixtures in SolidWorks, applying Lean methods, maintaining accurate instructions and ERP routings, and contributing to capacity

Qualifications

• Production, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing.
• CNC machine shop experience is essential.
• A relevant engineering HND or degree.
• Strong 3D CAD, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing and engineering change control.
• CNC programming or setting, electro-mechanical assembly, ERP/MRP systems and Six Sigma qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production issues, reduce downtime and remove process bottlenecks.
• Design tooling, jigs and fixtures in SolidWorks and improve factory layouts using AutoCAD.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement methods to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Keep manufacturing instructions, risk assessments, PFMEAs and machine setup documentation accurate.
• Use time studies and cost analysis to improve capacity planning and ERP routings.
• Support equipment investment, process changes and staff training while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

3D CAD

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Change control

Education

HND or engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

CNC programming/setting

Job description

Team Jobs - Engineering in Poole is seeking a Production Engineer to solve manufacturing challenges and turn improvement ideas into practical results. You will support CNC machining operations and help improve how products are made, equipment is used and throughput in the factory.

The role emphasizes resolving production issues, reducing downtime, designing tooling and fixtures in SolidWorks, applying Lean methods, maintaining accurate instructions and ERP routings, and contributing to capacity