Production Engineer - CAD, Lean & Process Improvement

Trades Workforce Solutions; Saffron Walden; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of chemistry equipment based in Saffron Walden is looking for a proactive Production Engineer. This full-time role reports to the Head of Manufacturing and involves managing production engineering projects, collaborating with various teams, and implementing improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' production engineering experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Workplace Pension contributions

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ production engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage and collaborate.
• Fully IT‑literate, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Report to Head of Production, collaborating on manufacturing issues.
• Manage production engineering projects and lead engineering meetings.
• Project manage design and implementation of jigs and fixtures for efficiency.

Skills

Production engineering experience

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of quality systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

CAD experience

ERP/MRP system experience

Job description

A leading manufacturer of chemistry equipment based in Saffron Walden is looking for a proactive Production Engineer. This full-time role reports to the Head of Manufacturing and involves managing production engineering projects, collaborating with various teams, and implementing improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' production engineering experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits.