Senior Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A niche engineering company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to manage production tooling and oversee design processes. This varied role includes lifecycle management and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Plastic or Automotive sectors, experience with SolidWorks, and ISO9001 knowledge. Competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus and enhanced pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

25 Days + BH

Cash Plan

GP services

EAP

Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Experience within Plastic/Automotive or FMCG environment, within assembly.
• Understanding and application of 6-sigma.
• Experience with ISO9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 of equipment to increase capacity.
• Work with Maintenance for equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to define work practices.
• Coordinate with suppliers for equipment and service needs.

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 and experience with 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.

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