Machining-Focused Production Engineer (4-5 Axis)

Employment Solutions Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% combined pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Bonus & more

Job summary

Production Engineer role in Rochdale with a heavy engineering manufacturer. Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri. Focus on machining processes, process optimisation and continuous improvement, delivering complex engineered products to demanding standards.

Ideal background includes 4/5-axis machining, CNC lathes, SolidWorks and SAP ERP experience, with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering. Attractive package with bonus in addition to base salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer.
• Apprentice trained or background in CNC Machining.
• Knowledge of CAD / SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of 4 and 5-axis machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical production engineering support across manufacturing, including 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC turning and associated manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process specifications, routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), production orders and product costings.
• Use SolidWorks and engineering drawings to support manufacturing activities, resolve technical issues and develop effective production solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, applying lean manufacturing principles to improve process capability, yield, efficiency, workflow and waste reduction.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and other internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise while ensuring activities comply with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Machining

CNC turning

4/5-axis machining

SolidWorks

ERP ( SAP )

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

Production Engineer role in Rochdale with a heavy engineering manufacturer. Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri. Focus on machining processes, process optimisation and continuous improvement, delivering complex engineered products to demanding standards.

Ideal background includes 4/5-axis machining, CNC lathes, SolidWorks and SAP ERP experience, with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering. Attractive package with bonus in addition to base salary.