Production Engineer: Lead Process Improvement & NPI

Staffline; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Career Developmen

Job summary

Staffline in Buckingham is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its engineering team. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to boost quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise operations, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from concept through to full production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Proven track record delivering process improvements.
• Experience supporting product introductions and cost reductions.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation.
• Six Sigma experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Support DFMs, BOMs, routing, and ERP integration.
• Assist with risk assessments and process capability studies.
• Lead or support prototype, trial, and pre-production builds.
• Ensure manufacturing activities align with Health & Safety and 5S standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Hands-on

Leadership

Education

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (advantageous)

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

ERP systems

Job description

Staffline in Buckingham is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its engineering team. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to boost quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

You will work with cross-functional teams to optimise operations, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from concept through to full production.