Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Menston; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Career Development Opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Production Engineer for its manufacturing site in Menston. You will join a well-established operation, work with production and engineering teams to enhance processes, and drive improvements to output and efficiency on a days-based schedule.

The role focuses on identifying issues, analysing performance, and implementing solutions to boost productivity and quality across the site. A strong engineering background and proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification or completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyse downtime and improve output.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues affecting output and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support development of production efficiency across the site.
• Investigate production problems and analyse performance to find root causes.
• Implement solutions to reduce downtime and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

Engineering qualification or Apprenticeship

Tools

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

OEE / KPI monitoring

Root Cause Analysis

Automation experience

Job description

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Location: Menston

Salary: £34,000

Shift: Days

Job Role

We are recruiting for a Production Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Menston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer to join a stable production site and play a key role in improving production performance, efficiency and output.

As a Production Engineer, you will work closely with production and engineering teams to identify issues affecting output, improve manufacturing processes and support the ongoing development of production efficiency across the site.

The role will involve investigating production problems, analysing performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the implementation of solutions to improve productivity, reduce downtime and maintain high standards of quality.

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Production Engineer

• Recognised Engineering qualification or completed Engineering Apprenticeship
• Previous experience working in a production, manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
• Experience supporting production output, efficiency and equipment performance
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve production issues
• Ability to work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain output
• Comfortable working a days-based shift pattern

Requirements for the Production Engineer

• Experience monitoring and improving production processes
• Experience investigating production issues and identifying the root cause of problems
• Ability to analyse downtime and production performance
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and increase output
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with Production, Engineering and other departments
• A proactive approach to improving processes and production performance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Desirable Requirements for the Production Engineer

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience with OEE, KPI monitoring or production performance data
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis
• Experience supporting process improvement or production optimisation projects
• Experience working within an automated manufacturing environment
• Additional knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering would be advantageous

Benefits

• £34,000 Basic Salary
• Days-Based Shift Pattern
• Company Pension
• Career Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to Work Within a Stable Manufacturing Environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Engineer to join a successful manufacturing business, offering a salary of £34,000, a days-based shift pattern and the opportunity to play a key role in improving production performance, efficiency and continuous improvement across the site.