Lead Production Engineer | Bordon, Hampshire, £55,000 + Benefits
A growing manufacturing business in Oxfordshire is looking for a hands-on Lead Production Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities, support production performance and help drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a strong manufacturing engineering background who enjoys solving day-to-day production challenges, improving processes and working closely with operators, production and wider engineering teams. The role would suit somebody looking for a first step into a broader leadership position where they can influence culture, coach others and make a visible impact within the business.
As a Lead Production Engineer, you will:
1. Lead manufacturing engineering activities across production
2. Support day-to-day production issues, quality concerns and equipment challenges
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor
4. Improve manufacturing processes, documentation and work instructions
5. Support NPI and engineering development builds
6. Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design teams
7. Analyse production data to improve efficiency, consistency and output
8. Support tooling, fixtures, test equipment and manufacturing processes
9. Coach and s...