Senior Production Engineer

Rise Technical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the East Manchester area is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to manage continuous improvement projects in a large manufacturing site. The role combines both office and hands-on work, mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in lean manufacturing and CI tools. Attractive salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Academic or practical background related to manufacturing or engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing environment.
• Mentor junior/apprentice/graduate production engineers.
• Combine office and shop-floor work effectively.

Skills

Leading lean/continuous improvement projects

Experience with CI tools (8D, FMEA, kaizen, DMAIC)

Manufacturing/engineering background

Education

Degree, HND, City and Guilds, or apprenticeship in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Production Engineer. Up to 50K plus Benefits. East Manchester area, commutable from Oldham, Droylsden, Hyde, Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne, Stockport, Rochdale. 37 Hours 8AM-4PM Monday-Thursday, 8-3.30 Friday.

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer/Production engineer, with experience of running continuous improvements projects looking to work on a large manufacturing site with progression available?

This role will suit an ambitious candidate who would like to work in a senior role whilst remaining hands on. You will be responsible for managing improvement projects focusing on areas such as layout, automation and waste.

A multi million pound investment in improvements has already been improved so this will be an exciting time to implement the CI projects.

The Role

1. Full Time permanent role on a large manufacturing site
2. Managing continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing environment.
3. Combination of office based work with shop-floor based work
4. Mentor junior/apprentice/graduate production engineers

The Person

1. Academic/working background with manufacturing/engineering. This could be degree, HND, City and Guilds, apprenticeship or be more lean focused
2. Extensive working experience of leading lean/continuous improvement projects
3. Experience of CI tools-8D, FMEA, kaizen, DMAIC etc.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.