Lead Production Engineer — Lean Processes & Global Tooling

Owen Daniels; Tufton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bonus scheme (non-contractual)

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Albright in Whitchurch is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to manage staff in the production engineering department and drive Lean improvements across global sites. You will provide technical support for test equipment, jigs, fixtures and tooling, ensuring products meet manufacturing standards.

Role involves developing processes, maintaining tooling registers, and implementing continuous improvements with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognised Qualification/Certificate in Electro/Mechanical Engineering - HND/HNC preferred.
• Good knowledge of H&S in the workplace and safe use of equipment.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment and position.
• Good practical knowledge of turning, milling, electrical wiring/fault finding electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• The ability to communicate & interact with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide Production Engineering support to all production areas within the organisation.
• Provide documentation & reports that allow Production to build and test products correctly.
• Give technical support on existing products & the introduction of new products.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and operates safely.
• Ensure that equipment in production is maintained & serviced as required.
• Troubleshoot process and testing problems.
• Assess component manufacture so as to ensure continual process improvements.
• Diagnose test equipment faults and take remedial/corrective action as required.
• Ensure that consumables are maintained.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Education

HND/HNC in Electro/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Albright in Whitchurch is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to manage staff in the production engineering department and drive Lean improvements across global sites. You will provide technical support for test equipment, jigs, fixtures and tooling, ensuring products meet manufacturing standards.

Role involves developing processes, maintaining tooling registers, and implementing continuous improvements with a focus on safety and efficiency.