Lead Production Engineer

ACS Performance; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Cheltenham is seeking a highly skilled Lead Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations and ensure robust process controls. This role involves delivering training aligned to APQP standards, developing Standard Operating Procedures, and driving efficiency improvement initiatives. Candidates should have experience in advanced materials and production engineering within a manufacturing context, along with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in production engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical processes and product quality control.
• Ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Engineering maturity and training.
• Support value stream activities and manage tooling.
• Drive efficiency improvement and monitor process data.

Skills

Process optimisation

Advanced materials knowledge

Lean manufacturing principles

PFMEA

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Production Engineer to join a leading manufacturer specialising in advanced materials and complex mechanical processes. This pivotal role will drive optimisation and improvement across manufacturing operations, ensuring robust process controls, enhanced product quality, and streamlined production flow.

You’ll also play a key role in introducing new products and processes, delivering training, and embedding standardised methodologies across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Production Engineering maturity, delivering training aligned to APQP standards.
• Deputise for the Production Engineering Manager when required.
• Support value stream teams with day-to-day production engineering activities.
• Conduct PFMEA and Control Plan activities, implementing effective process controls.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and detailed process maps.
• Drive efficiency improvement plans, reducing waste and costs.
• Manage tooling within allocated value streams.
• Monitor and analyse process data, proposing continuous improvement solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to improve OEE.
• Support Lean improvement events and cross-functional problem‑solving teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
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Production Engineer • Cheltenham, ENG, UK