Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of ventilation solutions is hiring a Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves analyzing production efficiencies, implementing improvements, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months

Discount platform for supermarkets and retailers

Employee Assistant Programme

Employee Referral Scheme - up to £500

Quarterly Values Award - £100 if nominated

Qualifications

• Qualification or degree in an Engineering based discipline (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience in the manufacture of electro-mechanical assemblies in high volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and quality in production processes.
• Work collaboratively with departments to achieve effective processes.
• Create production work instructions and manage costs for new products.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Proactive

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Solution Driven Approach

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Volution Group plc, Dudley, UK

Reports To: Operations Director

Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm, Friday 8am – 1.30pm (37.5hrs pw).

Who are we?

Volution Group plc is a leading provider of ventilation solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. We pride ourselves on our innovation, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to quality.

Position Overview:

The Production Engineer will support all manufacturing areas with analysis and cost-effective improvements to our production processes helping to support the improvements in efficiencies, elimination of waste, production quality and lead times, along with working to build cross functional links and strong communication channels throughout the departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and implement changes to the business, facilities, and manufacturing systems and processes to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and improve quality and lead times.
• Proactively define, implement and refine the production processes, layout and facilities, and other sites as needed.
• Define production processes for new products, including the assembly process, layout, facility, & designing, producing or purchasing tooling & test equipment.
• Work collaboratively with all departments involved to achieve an effective process; purchasing, manufacturing, R&D, Technical etc.
• Ensure production processes are safe by design and are being followed, in line with safety regulations and good practice.
• Investigate advanced manufacturing techniques and technology to recommend investment and changes to production processes.
• Create production work instructions.
• Support production to identify skills required to deliver the production processes.
• Manage the costs for new products during the development phase, through to production startup
• To assist in the design, installation, repair and procurement of production test equipment
• Undertake preliminary investigations into quality and technical issues, and assist in the appropriate, implementation corrective actions process
• Ensure production tooling conforms to the required specifications
• Own master data relating to production timings in the operating system.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualification or degree in an Engineering based discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering
• Experience in the manufacture of electro mechanical assemblies in high volume environments.
• Experience in production / process engineering
• Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvements such as 5s and kaizen
• knowledge and understanding of SPC, Six Sigma, OEE and lean systems
• CAD – SolidWorks, Com
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive
• Provide a solution driven approach

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension - auto-enrolment after 3 months of service
• Boost Works - discount/ cash back platform for supermarkets and high street retailers
• Health Assured - Employee Assistant Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme - receive up to £500
• Quarterly Volution Values Award - £100 if nominated

You can learn more about us here: https://www.volutiongroupplc.com

Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.