Production Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Improvement

Brush Transformers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking a Production Engineer to provide technical support for the manufacture of current transformers and related products. The role acts as the interface between Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, efficient, repeatable processes that meet quality specs.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, resolving production issues, introducing new equipment and tooling, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and general MS Office.
• Experience with CAD systems Creo or SolidWorks is essential.
• Ability to analyse manufacturing data and generate reports.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling and automation.
• Experience creating 3D jigs and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production.
• Develop and standardise manufacturing processes for quality and repeatability.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, work instructions and SOPs.
• Monitor performance to improve productivity and capacity.
• Ensure safety, ergonomics and quality in processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Excel

3D Printing

Job description

BRUSH Group is seeking a Production Engineer to provide technical support for the manufacture of current transformers and related products. The role acts as the interface between Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, efficient, repeatable processes that meet quality specs.

The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, resolving production issues, introducing new equipment and tooling, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.