Production Engineer

DUNPHY COMBUSTION LTD; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 4% rising to 6%

Job summary

Dunphy Combustion Ltd in Rochdale is seeking a Production Engineer to drive lean manufacturing improvements across the plant and related areas. You will identify waste, assess production processes and lead improvement projects from start to finish, combining hands-on work with IT tasks, including ERP data management and coordination with SHEQ, design teams and suppliers.

The role suits an organised professional with excellent time management and strong communication skills, offering a

Qualifications

• Proven engineering experience is required.
• Solid understanding of lean principles and their practical application.
• Strong time management and organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with common office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean methodologies across the factory and maintain their use.
• Identify production processes for improvement and manage projects through to completion.
• Provide internal lean training to staff.
• Maintain and update documentation and BOMs as required.
• Coordinate with SHEQ to implement safety, health, environmental and quality standards.
• Ensure ERP data is accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Proven engineering experience

Lean principles

Time management

Organised

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Production Engineer | Rochdale, Greater Manchester | Full Time | £30,000-£38,000 per annum

Our client is a leading manufacturer of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and supplying a wide range of blue-chip customers. Based at their Rochdale headquarters, they are continuing to expand their team.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a Production Engineer to implement lean manufacturing processes across the factory and other areas of the business. You will identify waste, assess production processes and lead improvement projects from start to finish. The role combines hands-on work with IT-based tasks, including creating and updating documentation. You will also work closely with the SHEQ department to coordinate and implement safety, health, environmental and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing lean methodologies throughout the factory and ensuring their continued use
• Identifying production processes for improvement and managing projects through to completion
• Providing internal lean training
• Managing and maintaining documentation
• Assisting the production department to ensure parts and bills of materials (BOMs) are accurate
• Providing an interface between the design department and the shop floor
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure products are supplied correctly
• Conducting supplier and subcontractor audits alongside the SHEQ department
• Maintaining accurate information on the ERP system
• Working to tight deadlines

Requirements

• Proven engineering experience
• A solid understanding of lean principles
• Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent time management skills
• An organised approach and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Effective communication skills

What’s In It For You

• Salary of £30,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Pension contribution of 4%, rising to 6% after one year

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