Production Engineer: Lean Manufacturing and Optimization

Roxel UK; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxel UK is seeking a permanent Production Engineer to join the Operations Team at Summerfield, Kidderminster. You will support current and future manufacturing capabilities, solving manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement and supporting NPI on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes reduction of bottlenecks, improving safety, quality and productivity, and requires hands-on engineering with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous proven experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods, processes and instructions for manufacture meeting safety, quality and productivity requirements.
• Design and implement machine/tooling modifications to optimise output.
• Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction.
• Address production bottlenecks or issues.
• Design basic jigs, fixtures and test equipment as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and training to others.
• Create SOPs and process control documents.
• Ensure safety and legal compliance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Planning & prioritising

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Quality tooling (APQP/8D)

Job description

Roxel UK is seeking a permanent Production Engineer to join the Operations Team at Summerfield, Kidderminster. You will support current and future manufacturing capabilities, solving manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvement and supporting NPI on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes reduction of bottlenecks, improving safety, quality and productivity, and requires hands-on engineering with cross-functional collaboration.