Production Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% combined pension

Private medical

Life assurance

Bonus & more

Job summary

Production Engineer role in Rochdale with a heavy engineering manufacturer. Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri. Focus on machining processes, process optimisation and continuous improvement, delivering complex engineered products to demanding standards.

Ideal background includes 4/5-axis machining, CNC lathes, SolidWorks and SAP ERP experience, with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering. Attractive package with bonus in addition to base salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer.
• Apprentice trained or background in CNC Machining.
• Knowledge of CAD / SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of 4 and 5-axis machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical production engineering support across manufacturing, including 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC turning and associated manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process specifications, routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), production orders and product costings.
• Use SolidWorks and engineering drawings to support manufacturing activities, resolve technical issues and develop effective production solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, applying lean manufacturing principles to improve process capability, yield, efficiency, workflow and waste reduction.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and other internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise while ensuring activities comply with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Machining

CNC turning

4/5-axis machining

SolidWorks

ERP ( SAP )

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

An established heavy engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to provide technical support across manufacturing operations. The role will focus on machining processes, production documentation, process optimisation and continuous improvement, using engineering expertise to improve capability, efficiency and yield while supporting the delivery of complex engineered products to demanding standards. This Production Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with a strong machining background gained within medium to heavy engineering. You will ideally have experience with 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC lathes, SolidWorks and ERP systems such as SAP. A machining-biased apprenticeship with an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Production Engineering would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical production engineering support across manufacturing, including 4 and 5-axis machining, CNC turning and associated manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process specifications, routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), production orders and product costings.
• Use SolidWorks and engineering drawings to support manufacturing activities, resolve technical issues and develop effective production solutions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, applying lean manufacturing principles to improve process capability, yield, efficiency, workflow and waste reduction.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing and other internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise while ensuring activities comply with Health and Safety requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer
• Apprentice trained or background in CNC Machining
• Knowledge of CAD / Solidworks
• Knowledge of 4 and 5-axis machining processes.

Location

Rochdale

Contract

Permanent Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Salary

£ Competitive (dependent on experience) + Bonus

Benefits

11% combined pension, life assurance, private medical, bonus & more.