Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to improve efficiency and product quality using Lean Manufacturing techniques. The role involves championing improvement projects and working closely with engineering teams to drive continuous enhancements. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and demonstrate skills in process improvement and tooling design.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance bonus based on previous year's business performance

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching

Long service awards with remuneration increases

Qualifications

• Experience in designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations.
• Proven examples of process improvement and capability in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, utilization, and productivity.
• Reduce process variability and increase product quality on manufacturing processes.
• Conduct process capability and value stream mapping studies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Metal Forming

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

Other responsibilities include:

• Reducing process variability, increasing product quality, and reducing costs on manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing and other relevant techniques as appropriate
• Continuously reviewing and monitoring cell layout to ensure the most efficient process flow. Managing any identified changes as required
• Championing and managing specific improvement projects to deliver quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives
• Conducting process capability and value stream mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities in conjunction with quality engineers

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering (ideally with aerospace background)
• Experience in designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes
• Proven examples 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 in roles such as Production Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Production Engineer role, please contact Ben Herd at 01453 829523 or [emailprotected]

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