Production Engineer: Lead Lean & Automation Improvements

Team Jobs - Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Team Jobs - Engineering is seeking a Production Engineer in the United Kingdom. You will drive process improvements from concept through to production, collaborating with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency and implement better ways of working.

The role involves developing processes, tooling and documentation, plus leading Lean, Six Sigma projects and capital investments to improve manufacturing performance and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma and problem-solving is essential.
• 3D CAD capability, ideally SolidWorks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing routings.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Experience implementing engineering or process changes.
• Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop production processes, work instructions and documentation.
• Design tooling, fixtures and production aids using 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks).
• Improve layouts, workflows, ergonomics and production efficiency.
• Deliver Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Support automation, standardisation and new technology projects.
• Develop testing and validation processes.
• Support capacity planning, costings and process optimisation.
• Lead equipment investment and implementation projects.
• Ensure processes meet quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

3D CAD

Analytical skills

Project skills

Problem solving

ERP / MRP experience

Education

HND (or equivalent) in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Team Jobs - Engineering is seeking a Production Engineer in the United Kingdom. You will drive process improvements from concept through to production, collaborating with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency and implement better ways of working.

The role involves developing processes, tooling and documentation, plus leading Lean, Six Sigma projects and capital investments to improve manufacturing performance and ensure quality and safety standards are met.