Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and productivity. The role includes driving improvements through Lean Manufacturing techniques and managing exciting new projects. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and a background in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in design of tooling and fixtures.
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Reduce process variability and increase product quality.
• Conduct process capability and Value Stream Mapping studies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

HC in Production Engineering

Job description

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My client, a market leader within aerospace manufacturing are on the hunt for an experienced Production Engineer!

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role you will look to drive improvements within manufacturing efficiency, utilisation and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques and NPI Processes. It will play a key part in some big exciting new projects on the horizon for the business!

Other responsibilities include:

• To reduce process variability, increase product quality and reduce costs on manufacturing process through the use of Lean Manufacturing and other relevant techniques as appropriate
• To continuously review and monitor Cell Layout to ensure the most efficient process flow. Manage any identified changes as and when required
• Champion and manage specific improvement projects to deliver Quality, Cost, Delivery and People Objectives
• To conduct process capability and Value Stream Mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities in conjunction with the quality engineers

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HC in Mechanical / Production Engineering (ideally with Aerospace background)
• Experience in the design of tooling and fixtures for heading, forging and machining operations
• Experience of metal forming or metalworking processes
• Proven examples of process improvement and capability in previous roles

Benefits –

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual) paid in March for previous years business performance
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match plus 1% from the employer
• Long Service Awards with remuneration increases

Candidates who currently are a Production Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Production Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [emailprotected]

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