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 in Menston are recruiting a Production Engineer to join a well‑established manufacturing site. You will work with production and engineering teams to identify issues affecting output and to improve manufacturing processes for higher efficiency.

This role involves investigating production problems, analysing performance data and supporting the implementation of solutions to boost productivity, reduce downtime and maintain high quality.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship completed.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience improving output and equipment performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues affecting output and propose improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Investigate production problems and analyse performance data.
• Support implementation of solutions to boost productivity and maintain quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification or Apprenticeship

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.