Junior Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Junior Production Engineer to join their prestigious studio in London. This role involves overseeing production processes, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring quality standards in handcrafted furniture and lighting. With a focus on lean manufacturing, you'll support the development of standard operating procedures and work closely with production teams to enhance workflow. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and eager to contribute to innovative design, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a dynamic environment while working with exceptional artisanship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process optimisation and quality assurance is essential.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy and current details.
• Support lean manufacturing efforts by streamlining processes.
• Assist in developing SOPs and optimizing production processes.

Skills

Process Optimisation

Lean Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

SOP Development

Time Management

Communication Skills

Metal Fabrication Techniques

Education

Degree or Diploma in Production, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

ERP / MRP Systems

3D Modeling Software (AutoCAD)

Job description

Job Description

The Company
Our client is a prestigious studio specialising in handcrafted furniture, lighting, and artwork. Drawing inspiration from nature, their designs reflect a deep-rooted heritage in antique dealing and fine art. By utilising traditional techniques such as lost-wax bronze casting and forged ironwork, each creation demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship and artistic flair.

The studio continues to innovate, producing timeless, nature-inspired pieces in their workshop.

Requirements
For this role, it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum:

1. Degree or Diploma in Production, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
2. Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or higher) - desirable but not essential

It is also essential that you hold the experience below:

1. Proven experience in process optimisation, lean manufacturing, and quality assurance
2. Demonstrated experience in creating and executing SOPs within a manufacturing setting

Additional skills:

1. Proficient utilisation of ERP / MRP systems
2. Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail
4. Familiarity with 3D modeling software (such as AutoCAD or equivalent)
5. Knowledgeable of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)
6. In-depth understanding of metal fabrication techniques, including grinding, welding, polishing, and assembly
7. Solid understanding of ISO standards, quality management system and best practices for process documentation

The Role
Job Title: Junior Production Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London (Tottenham)
Reporting to: Production Engineer

Duties:

1. Reporting regularly and consistently to the Production Engineer
2. Oversee and revise Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate and current material details
3. Support lean manufacturing efforts by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing waste
4. Assist the Production Engineer in developing SOPs, optimizing processes and creating training initiatives
5. Support in diagnosing equipment or production issues, working to quickly identify and implement solutions
6. Ensure adherence to quality control standards to reduce defects and enhance product consistency and dependability
7. Deliver training to production teams on new SOPs, updated BOMs, and Lean practices to boost compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement
8. Liaise with production technicians on the shop floor, creating SOPs, verifying adherence and pinpointing areas for workflow improvements
9. Design, document and enforce standard operating procedures for each phase of the production process, including fabrication, welding, assembly and surface finishing (patination/painting)
10. Support the design, manufacturing and quality assurance teams, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs), bills of materials (BOMs) and technical drawings are accurately aligned with industry best practices
11. Observe production lines and assist in maintaining smooth operations by identifying and addressing any issues
12. Contribute to process optimization initiatives, suggesting ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
13. Facilitate monitoring of product quality, ensure production standards and specifications are met and assist in addressing any quality issues

This is a permanent position with an excellent salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant at Caval on (phone number removed).