Senior Production Engineer

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Production Engineer for a niche company in Bristol. The role involves managing the design and build of production and assembly tooling while ensuring equipment reliability and overseeing shop-floor layouts. Ideal candidates will have experience in assembly within the Plastic or Automotive industries and strong Solidworks skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including bonuses and a progressive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

25 Days + BH

Cash Plan

GP services

EAP

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant industry with assembly processes.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and build of production tools.
• Support equipment upgrades for capacity increase.
• Ensure reliability of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Experience in Plastic/Automotive or FMCG environment

Working knowledge of 6 sigma

ISO9001 experience

Experience with Solidworks

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment for injection moulding

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Senior Production Engineer

Bristol

£45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + 33 days holiday + Benefits + Progression

Great opportunity has just become available to join a niche company in Bristol which operates at the forefront of its space. You will join as a Senior Production Engineer and undertake a very varied role, overseeing the design and build of production and assembly.

The Role:

• Directly managing one person.
• Oversee the design and build of assembly fixtures and production tooling.
• Plan and oversee shop‑floor layout and process changes.
• Support upgrades and commissioning of new and existing equipment to increase capacity.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and adherence to PPM schedules.
• Work with Production, Quality, and other departments to define effective work practices and critical processes.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for equipment and service requirements.
• Using Solidworks to design jigs and fixtures.

The Person:

• Experience within Plastic/Automotive or FMCG environment, within assembly.
• Working knowledge of 6 sigma.
• ISO9001 experience.
• Experienced with design of jigs and fixtures using Solidworks.
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing equipment used for an injection moulding process.

The Benefits:

• Bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• 25 Days + BH
• Cash Plan
• GP services
• EAP
• Wellbeing App

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.