Production Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in Stanley seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning manufacturing methods, creating engineering drawings, and driving continuous improvement. Required: 5+ years in machining or fabrication, HNC in Mechanical Engineering, and 2D CAD skills. Offering a salary around £47,500 and benefits including a contributory pension and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Death in service

24 days holiday + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a machining or fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in engineering drawings and understanding GD&T.
• 2D CAD capability, 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and plan efficient manufacturing methods for metal parts.
• Create comprehensive engineering routings/instructions and drawings.
• Develop SOPs and design jigs for production efficiency.

Skills

Engineering experience in machining or fabrication

Proficient in engineering drawings and GD&T

2D CAD capability

CNC machining exposure

Education

HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Stanley

Salary: Circa £47,500

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Friday: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Benefits

• Contributary pension scheme
• Death in service
• 24 days holiday + Bank holidays

The Company

Join my client, a dynamic engineering firm on the verge of industry excellence. With a diverse customer base, stability, and longevity, we\'re crafting a clear 5-year plan for development and gold-standard achievement. This is a pivotal moment to grow your career alongside my client, recognized for top-quality work and an outstanding team. Be part of a success story, where your contributions shape the future, and join us on the journey to greatness.

Job Description

A prominent engineering firm, recognized for excellence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in batch and serial manufactured metal parts and components. The role involves working across diverse markets, producing technically challenging fabricated and machined parts to high standards, serving OEMs in sectors such as rail, defence, energy, automotive, power generation, and marine.

Key Responsibilities

• Work from customer drawings and models to identify and plan efficient manufacturing methods for metal parts.
• Launch new products following a robust NPI process and identify potential areas of concern or risk.
• Create comprehensive engineering routings/instructions, manufacturing drawings, and piece part drawings.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, setup sheets, and design jigs and fixturing for efficient and risk-free production.
• Actively identify continuous improvement opportunities and collaborate with production and quality teams for implementation.
• Provide proactive support to achieve production and quality targets and assist the commercial team with technical issues and product costing.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and research and development staff, and assist with new machine and technology investments.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a machining or fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Minimum HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering
• Proficient in engineering drawings and understanding GD&T.
• 2D CAD capability, 3D preferred.
• Previous exposure to CNC machining, welding, fabrication or laser cutting