Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and drive exciting projects. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in tooling, fixtures, and process improvements. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

Long Service Awards with remuneration increases

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing is ideal.
• Proven track record of process improvements.
• Experience with tooling and fixtures for metal forming.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Lead improvement projects to achieve quality and cost objectives.
• Conduct process capability studies to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Production Engineering

Job description

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

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role, you will drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, utilisation, and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques and NPI processes. You will play a key part in some exciting new projects for the business!

Other responsibilities include:

• Reducing process variability, increasing product quality, and lowering costs on manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing and other relevant techniques.
• Reviewing and monitoring Cell Layouts to ensure efficient process flow, managing changes as needed.
• Leading improvement projects to achieve Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People Objectives.
• Conducting process capability and Value Stream Mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities alongside quality engineers.

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering, ideally with Aerospace background.
• Experience designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations.
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes.
• Proven track record of process improvements and capability enhancements in previous roles.

Benefits –

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual), paid in March based on previous year's business performance.
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching plus 1%.
• Long Service Awards with remuneration increases.

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

For more information about this Production Engineer role, please contact Ben Herd at 01453 829523 or [email protected]

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