Production Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% pension and life assurance

Private medical

Bonus

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd in Rochdale seeks an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations focusing on machining, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role requires a machining background with 4/5-axis experience, SolidWorks, and ERP familiarity, ideally with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

The successful candidate will develop process specifications, routings, BOMs and costings, driving improvements across production and quality metrics on

Qualifications

• Proven production/ manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with 4- and 5-axis machining.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation and ERP systems.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical production engineering support across manufacturing, including 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC turning and associated processes.
• Create and maintain process specifications, routings, BOMs, production orders and product costings.
• Use SolidWorks and drawings to support manufacturing activities and resolve technical issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, applying lean principles.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and other stakeholders ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

4/5-axis machining

CNC turning

Lean manufacturing

Process optimisation

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Machining-biased apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP ERP

Job description

An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to provide technical support across manufacturing operations. The role will focus on machining processes, production documentation, process optimisation and continuous improvement, using engineering expertise to improve capability, efficiency and yield while supporting the delivery of complex engineered products to demanding standards.

This Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with a strong machining background gained within medium to heavy engineering. You will ideally have experience with 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC lathes, SolidWorks and ERP systems such as SAP. A machining-biased apprenticeship with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering would be highly advantageous.

Key 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.

Requirements

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

Location

Rochdale

Employment Details

Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Salary

£ Competitive (dependent on experience) + Bonus

Benefits

11% combined pension, life assurance, private medical, bonus & more.