Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and lead exciting projects. The role involves applying Lean Manufacturing techniques and overseeing process improvements to boost productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering and relevant manufacturing experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance bonus (non-contractual)

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations.
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes.
• Proven track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

NPI Processes

Education

BSc or HNC in Mechanical or 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 reducing costs through Lean Manufacturing and other relevant techniques
• Reviewing and monitoring Cell Layouts to ensure efficient process flow and managing changes as needed
• Leading specific improvement projects to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People objectives
• Conducting process capability and Value Stream Mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities with quality engineers

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering, ideally with an 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 improvement and capability 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 [emailprotected]

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