Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and drive process improvements. The role involves utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques to manage exciting projects and achieve operational excellence. Candidates with an aerospace background and relevant engineering qualifications may find a rewarding opportunity here.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus (non-contractual)

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

Long Service Awards with remuneration increases

Qualifications

• Experienced in designing tooling and fixtures for machining operations.
• Proven track record in process improvement initiatives.
• Background in aerospace manufacturing is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Reduce process variability and increase product quality.
• Champion improvement projects to meet quality and cost objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Production Engineering

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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 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 Layout to ensure efficient process flow and managing necessary changes.
• Championing and managing 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 / 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 track record of process improvement and capability in previous roles.

Benefits –

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual), paid 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 Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer may be suitable.

For more information, contact Ben Herd at 01453 829523 or [e-mail].

Omega Resource Group acts as an Employment Agency for this vacancy and specializes in opportunities across Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.