Manufacturing Production Engineer — Process Optimizer

Advanced Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Engineering in Aston, Birmingham is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to minimise downtime, support continuous improvement and ensure a safe, efficient working environment. You will develop and implement processes to cut costs and boost productivity, while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

The role offers a salary of £40K-£55K, Monday to Friday with core hours 8-4 and flexible start/finish times to meet weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and techniques. Support Engineering technician
• Analyse data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and action accordingly.
• Plan and schedule production activities
• Conduct regular inspections and audits
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Design, troubleshoot, and optimise production machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and techniques. Support Engineering technician
• Analyse data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and action accordingly.
• Plan and schedule production activities
• Conduct regular inspections and audits
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Design, troubleshoot, and optimise production machinery and equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Production planning

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Engineering in Aston, Birmingham is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to minimise downtime, support continuous improvement and ensure a safe, efficient working environment. You will develop and implement processes to cut costs and boost productivity, while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

The role offers a salary of £40K-£55K, Monday to Friday with core hours 8-4 and flexible start/finish times to meet weekly hours.