Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a Production Engineer to improve efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. The role involves implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques, managing projects, and working closely with quality engineers to enhance production capabilities. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in tooling and fixtures design.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance bonus

Aviva Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

Long service awards with remuneration increases

Qualifications

• Experience in designing tooling and fixtures.
• Background in aerospace preferred.
• Proven track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
• Lead improvement projects for quality and cost objectives.
• Conduct process capability and mapping studies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Value Stream Mapping

Education

BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

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

Role and Responsibilities –

In this role, you will drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, utilization, and productivity using Lean Manufacturing techniques and NPI processes. You will play a key part in exciting new projects for the business.

Other responsibilities include:

• Reducing process variability, increasing product quality, and reducing costs through Lean Manufacturing and relevant techniques.
• Reviewing and monitoring cell layout for optimal process flow and managing changes as needed.
• Leading improvement projects to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives.
• Conducting process capability and value stream mapping studies to identify improvement opportunities alongside quality engineers.

Experience or Qualifications –

• BSc or HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering, preferably with an aerospace background.
• Experience in designing tooling and fixtures for heading, forging, and machining operations.
• Experience with metal forming or metalworking processes.
• Proven track record of process improvement and capability in previous roles.

Benefits –

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Performance bonus (non-contractual), paid in March based on previous year's performance.
• Aviva Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching plus 1%.
• Long service awards with remuneration increases.

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

For more information about this Production Engineer role, please contact Ben Herd at 01453 829523 or [email protected]

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