Senior Production Engineer: NPI & Process Excellence

Placrrecruitment Co; Wealden; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career progression

Advanced engineering projects

Supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development and培训

Modern manufacturing facilities

Zusammenfassung

Placr Recruitment is recruiting for a Production Engineer on behalf of a dynamic engineering manufacturer based in East Sussex. You will support NPI, drive process improvements and ensure safety and quality across production.

The role requires a degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years in production engineering, and hands-on experience with CAD software and MS Office. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing and quality teams to optimise methods and outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a Production Engineering role.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

Aufgaben

• Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from design through to manufacture.
• Oversee and continually improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Lead and manage Root Cause Analysis investigations using 8D methodologies.
• Maintain and administer the 8D/RMA system.
• Develop production operating instructions and equipment specifications.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams to improve production methods.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with health & safety procedures and best practice.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs and manufacturing routes to ensure production readiness.
• Create and maintain production documentation where required.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and project stakeholders.
• Analyse manufacturing data and recommend improvements to productivity, labour efficiency and costs.
• Source materials and equipment required for engineering improvements.
• Promote safe working practices and identify any unsafe conditions or procedures.
• Stay up to date with advances in manufacturing technology and engineering best practice.

Kenntnisse

Production Engineering experience

Mech. Eng. degree (BEng/HNC/HND)

CAD software

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Ausbildung

Mechanical Engineering degree (BEng/HNC/HND)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Placr Recruitment is recruiting for a Production Engineer on behalf of a dynamic engineering manufacturer based in East Sussex. You will support NPI, drive process improvements and ensure safety and quality across production.

The role requires a degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years in production engineering, and hands-on experience with CAD software and MS Office. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing and quality teams to optimise methods and outcomes.