Production Engineer

Kinetic PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Production Engineer to oversee key aspects of fabrication, supply chain coordination, and project delivery in the United Kingdom. This is a temporary to permanent role ideal for a seasoned professional with expertise in welding and fabrication, aiming to expand into engineering management. The successful candidate will ensure production efficiency, manage documentation, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in welding, fabrication, and industrial production.
• Experience with MRP systems (preferably Strumis).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Familiarity with supply chain operations and client documentation standards.
• Understanding of project planning and scheduling tools.
• Commitment to health & safety and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with galvanizers and coatings suppliers for delivery.
• Manage and compile client-facing documentation.
• Liaise with logistics teams for transport scheduling.
• Communicate with the fabrication team on project timelines.
• Resolve technical queries for compliance.
• Collaborate with planning engineer for project schedules.
• Monitor and improve fabrication efficiency.
• Contribute to health & safety initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Communication

Coordination

Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Strumis MRP System

Job description

Role: Production Engineer
Salary: 35K to 45K DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer to oversee key aspects of fabrication, supply chain coordination, and project delivery. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in welding and fabrication, now expanding into engineering management and operational planning. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring production efficiency, documentation accuracy, and seamless client handovers. This is a temporary to permanent role after a 'probationary' period of 18 weeks.

Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with galvanizers and coatings suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
Client Documentation: Manage and compile handover packs, ensuring all client-facing documentation is complete and accurate.
Transport Coordination: Collate transport documentation and liaise with logistics teams to schedule dispatches.
Fabrication Liaison: Communicate with the fabrication team to track outgoing work and ensure alignment with project timelines.
Technical Queries (TQs): Control and resolve TQs, ensuring technical clarity and compliance across teams.
Project Planning: Collaborate with the planning engineer to update programmes and schedules, ensuring project milestones are met.
MRP System Management: Operate within the Strumis MRP system to manage production data, inventory, and workflow tracking.
Production Efficiency: Monitor and improve fabrication efficiency, identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.
Health & Safety: Actively contribute to H&S initiatives, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with regulations.

Required Skills & Experience
Strong background in welding, fabrication, and industrial production.
Experience with MRP systems (preferably Strumis).
Excellent communication and coordination skills across departments.
Familiarity with supply chain operations and client documentation standards.
Understanding of project planning and scheduling tools.
Commitment to health & safety and quality assurance.

If you are an experienced Production Engineer with proven experience in fabrication and welding, press 'APPLY' now to be considered for this great opportunity with a forward moving employer.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.