Production Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Production Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity involves working on a 6-month fixed-term contract, focusing on maintaining quality standards and efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will tackle challenges head-on, ensuring production efficiency while leading problem-solving initiatives. If you are proactive, adaptable, and possess a strong engineering background, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career in manufacturing and engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in FMCG, preferably in packaging.
• Strong problem analysis and corrective action skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production meets quality standards and complete quality checks.
• Lead problem-solving efforts on the production line.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Technical Document Interpretation

Proactive Adaptability

Pneumatics Understanding

Hydraulics Understanding

Basic Electrical Knowledge

Education

Recognized Engineering Qualification

Time-Served Apprenticeship

Job description

This range is provided by ManpowerGroup. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from ManpowerGroup

Global Delivery Lead - Manufacturing and Engineering at Manpower UK

Manpower Manufacturing & Engineering is excited to present a new opportunity with one of our prestigious Global Partners. We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer (mechanically biased) to join their team in Sutton in Ashfield. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts from 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am, with no weekends.

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure production meets quality standards by completing quality checks and making necessary adjustments.
• Identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Manufacture according to the production plan to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
• Maintain efficient operation of lines and equipment, reducing downtime and resolving performance issues. Communicate problems and solutions to Team Coordinators.
• Minimize work order spoilage by identifying issues and informing Team Coordinators when unable to resolve them.
• Perform maintenance activities as required.
• Address breakdowns and undertake improvement projects.
• Participate in training to enhance personal effectiveness and train others.
• Lead problem-solving efforts on the production line and manage handovers.

Job Specific Skills:

• Completed a time-served apprenticeship or hold a recognized engineering qualification.
• Ability to interpret drawings, manuals, and technical documents.
• 3-5 years’ experience in FMCG, preferably in packaging.
• Proactive approach to adopting new methods and adaptable to change.
• Competent in changeovers.
• Strong problem analysis and corrective action skills.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic electrical knowledge is advantageous for troubleshooting.

Apply today to have your application reviewed and to schedule a suitable interview time.