Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Company Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Production Engineer Required!
On behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business, we are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support new production plans and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality and operational performance. The role requires strong technical ability, including experience with pressurised systems, and a hands‑on approach to production support and problem solving.
Package
* Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm & Friday 8am – 1pm
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
* Company pension scheme
Production Engineer – Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list, and may be adjusted to reflect the changing requirements of the business.
* Provide hands‑on engineering support to the production team to ensure smooth, safe and efficient manufacturing operations
* Support and maintain pressurised systems and associated production equipment within a production environment
* Assist in the setup, commissioning and optimisation of new production plans and processes
* Analyse and improve manufacturing performance by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality and output
* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production, focusing on waste reduction and process optimisation
* Support the introduction of new equipment, tooling and process changes, ensuring smooth integration into production
* Ensure all engineering and production activities are carried out in line with health & safety and quality standards
Production Engineer – Requirements
* Essential: Hands‑on experience working with pressurised systems in an industrial or production setting
* Proven experience as a Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrable experience in manufacturing process improvement and efficiency optimisation
* Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
* Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to implement practical engineering solutions
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