Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity through Lean techniques. The role involves managing improvement projects and ensuring high-quality production processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mech/Prod Engineering and a solid background in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Retirement Savings Plan

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling and fixtures design for aerospace related processes.
• Proven track record in process improvement.
• Knowledge of metal forming or machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency using Lean techniques.
• Manage specific improvement projects to meet key objectives.
• Conduct process capability studies to identify opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Education

BSc or HC in Mechanical / Production Engineering

Job description

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My client, a market leader within aerospace manufacturing are on the hunt for an experienced Production Engineer!

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role you will look to drive improvements within manufacturing efficiency, utilisation and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques and NPI Processes. It will play a key part in some big exciting new projects on the horizon for the business!

Other responsibilities include:

• To reduce process variability, increase product quality and reduce costs on manufacturing process through the use of Lean Manufacturing and other relevant techniques as appropriate
• To continuously review and monitor Cell Layout to ensure the most efficient process flow. Manage any identified changes as and when required
• Champion and manage specific improvement projects to deliver Quality, Cost, Delivery and People Objectives
• To conduct process capability and Value Stream Mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities in conjunction with the quality engineers

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HC in Mechanical / Production Engineering (ideally with Aerospace background)
• Experience in the design of tooling and fixtures for heading, forging and machining operations
• Experience of metal forming or metalworking processes
• Proven examples of process improvement and capability in previous roles

Benefits –

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Performance Bonus (non-contractual) paid in March for previous years business performance
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan. Contributions match plus 1% from the employer
• Long Service Awards with remuneration increases

Candidates who currently are a Production Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Production Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [emailprotected]

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