Production Engineer

Connect Personnel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Engineer for their site in Rochester. The successful candidate will enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include developing robust processes, analyzing performance data, and leading improvement projects. The ideal applicant has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong CNC expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a precision machining or industrial manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of tooling, materials, and machining processes.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and 5S Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for machining, welding, and fittings.
• Analyse process performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Support the introduction of new products and processes as required.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

CNC programming principles

Lean Manufacturing techniques

Analytical problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Engineer for their site in Rochester. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, optimisation and continuous improvement of machining and manufacturing processes to ensure operational product quality and cost efficiency. This position requires a technically proficient engineer with a strong background in CNC and conventional machining and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for machining, welding and fittings.
• analyse process performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement correct actions.
• lead continuous improvement projects focusing on productiviting, quality and cost reduction
• support the introduction of new products and processes as required
• collaborate with design, quality and maintenance teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or production Engineering or equivalent
• proven experience in a precision machining or inductrial manufacturing environment
• In depth knowledge of CNC programming principles, tooling, materials and machining processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma and 5S Methodologies
• Competency in CAD/CAM systems and ERP/MRP software
• Stong analytical problem solving and organisational skills

Monday to Friday - no weekend working