Production Engineer

GI Group Main Account; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Coventry is looking for a Production Engineer to optimize milling processes and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise, experience with lean manufacturing principles, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000 depending on experience, with a focus on teamwork and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of machining technology and milling processes.
• Attention to detail in identifying and troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to train and mentor others in advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and improve milling processes for production goals.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize milling operations.
• Lead process improvement projects using lean manufacturing principles.
• Train machine operators in advanced milling techniques.

Skills

Technical expertise in milling processes

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Effective communication

Leadership abilities

Experience with lean manufacturing principles

Job description

Production Engineer
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience

Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and improve milling processes to achieve production goals
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to develop and execute plans for optimising milling processes.
• Utilise technical expertise to streamline milling operations, aiming for reduction in cycle times and tooling costs.
• Develop and optimise CNC milling programs for efficiency and quality
• Use deep knowledge of milling processes and machining technology to develop and refine CNC milling programs.
• Continuously improve programs to ensure efficiency and high quality production output.
• Select tooling and cutting parameters to maximise productivity and tool life
• Analyse tooling options and cutting parameters to enhance productivity and optimise tool life.
• Ensure cost-effective tooling selection while maintaining high precision and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot milling-related issues and implement corrective actions
• Investigate milling-related issues and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime and maintain production flow.
• Utilise attention to detail to identify and address machining discrepancies and anomalies.
• Lead process improvement projects using lean manufacturing principles
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects, applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance milling processes.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset and drive efficiency improvements throughout the milling operations.
• Train and mentor machine operators in advanced milling techniques
• Provide training and mentorship to machine operators, sharing advanced milling techniques and best practices.
• Support the development of technical expertise and collaboration within the production team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Prioritise safety and quality standards in all milling operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Champion a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion within the production environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Expertise in milling processes and machining technology
• Collaboration and teamwork skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles

Join our team and contribute to the optimisation of milling processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Please apply if you believe you have the right skills for the job. If you have not heard from us in 7 days, please note, your application has been unsuccessful.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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