Senior Production Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche company in Bristol is looking for a Senior Production Engineer to oversee the design and build of production and assembly fixtures. This role requires managing design processes and coordinating with various departments to enhance operations. Candidates should have experience in a relevant environment and proficiency in Solidworks to design essential equipment. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, enhanced benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

25 Days + BH

Cash Plan

GP services

EAP

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience in a plastic, automotive, or FMCG environment within assembly.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and build of assembly fixtures and production tooling.
• Plan shop-floor layout and oversee process changes.
• Support upgrades to increase equipment capacity.

Skills

Experience within Plastic/Automotive or FMCG environment

Working knowledge of 6 sigma

ISO9001 experience

Experienced with design of jigs and fixtures using Solidworks

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment for injection moulding process

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.

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