Production Engineer

Technical Network; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Engineer in Telford. This role involves implementing process improvements in a high-volume manufacturing environment, leading automation projects, and optimizing production flows. The ideal candidate has experience in automotive manufacturing and holds a relevant engineering qualification. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
• Experience leading CAPEX projects and process improvements.
• Effective communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements to optimize performance.
• Lead MES and automation initiatives.
• Conduct capability studies on new equipment.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HND/degree in engineering

Job description

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Production Engineer

Location: Shropshire

Salary: up to £45,000 + benefits

Our client is an established automotive tier 1 manufacturer, supplying high-value assemblies for the automotive OEM industry. They continue to invest in their production facility and plan for further growth.

Job Description:

• Implement process improvements to optimize performance, OEE, ergonomics, and capability.
• Lead specification and implementation of MES, Industry 4.0, digitization, and automation initiatives.
• Conduct capability studies on new processes and equipment.
• Review and improve SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, process control plans, and process flow.
• Optimize process flow, reduce defects, and minimize waste using lean manufacturing methods such as VA/VE, line balancing, Kaizen, and Yamazumi.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Production Engineer in high-volume or large-batch mechanical manufacturing.
• HND/degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading process improvement and CAPEX projects, including specification, cost justification, vendor management, and project launch.
• Lead PFMEA processes for current and future projects.
• Experience with high-volume series production and automated assembly processes.
• Experience within automotive OEM, Tier 1, or similar fast-paced, high-quality environments.
• Effective communication skills and a hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Opportunity:

Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group with significant investment plans. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, being a key part of their engineering team.

Apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.

Technical Network Recruitment specializes in mid to senior-level engineering and manufacturing roles across automotive, aerospace, defense, advanced materials, capital equipment, and automation sectors.