Production Engineer: Drive Shop Floor Improvements

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group in Sheffield is seeking a Production Engineer to drive improvements across the manufacturing operation. You will work with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency, reliability, and capability of processes.

The role requires a solid shop-floor background and a proven track record in implementing practical manufacturing improvements, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Good working knowledge of CAD.
• Track record of improving manufacturing processes and implementing change.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with shop-floor collaboration.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar improvement experience would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and delivering improvements across production processes and workflow.
• Supporting the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods.
• Developing practical solutions around tooling, fixtures and equipment.
• Using production performance information to identify and tackle recurring issues.
• Helping improve productivity, quality, safety and process reliability.
• Taking ownership of engineering changes and ensuring improvements are embedded.
• Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and improvement projects.
• Working cross-functionally with production, engineering and supply chain teams.
• Introducing more effective ways of using manufacturing data and technology.
• Delivering projects ranging from quick shop-floor improvements through to larger investment initiatives.

Skills

CAD

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Change implementation

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group in Sheffield is seeking a Production Engineer to drive improvements across the manufacturing operation. You will work with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency, reliability, and capability of processes.

The role requires a solid shop-floor background and a proven track record in implementing practical manufacturing improvements, with CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills.