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Production Engineer
Location: Shropshire
Salary: up to £45,000 + benefits
Our client is an established automotive tier 1 manufacturer, supplying high-value assemblies for the automotive OEM industry. They continue to invest in their production facility and plan for further growth.
Job Description:
* Implement process improvements to optimize performance, OEE, ergonomics, and capability.
* Lead specification and implementation of MES, Industry 4.0, digitization, and automation initiatives.
* Conduct capability studies on new processes and equipment.
* Review and improve SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, process control plans, and process flow.
* Optimize process flow, reduce defects, and minimize waste using lean manufacturing methods such as VA/VE, line balancing, Kaizen, and Yamazumi.
Experience:
* Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Production Engineer in high-volume or large-batch mechanical manufacturing.
* HND/degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
* Experience leading process improvement and CAPEX projects, including specification, cost justification, vendor management, and project launch.
* Lead PFMEA processes for current and future projects.
* Experience with high-volume series production and automated assembly processes.
* Experience within automotive OEM, Tier 1, or similar fast-paced, high-quality environments.
* Effective communication skills and a hands-on problem-solving approach.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Opportunity:
Our client is part of a multinational manufacturing group with significant investment plans. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, being a key part of their engineering team.
Apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.
Technical Network Recruitment specializes in mid to senior-level engineering and manufacturing roles across automotive, aerospace, defense, advanced materials, capital equipment, and automation sectors.
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