Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques. The role involves leading improvement projects, managing process changes, and collaborating on exciting new projects in the sector. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering with relevant experience, particularly in tooling design. The position offers competitive benefits including a performance bonus and retirement savings contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Educated to BSc or HNC level in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience in aerospace preferred.
• Background in tooling and fixtures design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Lead improvement projects to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People objectives.
• Conduct process capability studies to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Production Engineering

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Process Capability Studies

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, utilization, and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques and NPI processes. You will play a key part in exciting new projects for the business!

Other responsibilities include:

• Reducing process variability, increasing product quality, and reducing costs through Lean Manufacturing and relevant techniques.
• Reviewing and monitoring Cell Layout to ensure efficient process flow and 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 with quality engineers.

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HNC in Mechanical / Production Engineering, preferably with Aerospace background.
• Experience designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations.
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes.
• Proven process improvement and capability in previous roles.

Benefits –

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

Candidates currently working as Production Engineers, NPI Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, or Process Engineers 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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