Job Title: Production Engineer
* Location: Durham
* Salary: £45,000 per annum
* Hours: 38 Hours Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm & Friday 8am to 12.30pm
Job Overview:
The Production Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes on the shop floor. The role is critical in minimizing downtime, ensuring quality, and maintaining a safe working environment, while also supporting production planning, programming, and staff training.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prevent job stoppages and minimize machine downtime.
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Ensure all production processes comply with health and safety regulations.
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Program CNC jobs according to the production schedule.
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Support quality control efforts to maintain high product standards.
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Provide clear and detailed setup sheets for shop floor operators.
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Train both new and existing employees on programs developed.
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Provide holiday cover as required by the business.
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Prove out programs before releasing them to machine operators.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives on new and existing jobs.
Candidate Attributes:
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Calm and level-headed under pressure.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react swiftly to business needs.
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Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels.
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Confident decision-maker.
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Proactive and hands-on, with a positive, team-oriented approach.
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Collaborative and motivational, with the ability to build rapport with production staff.
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential:
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Time-served, apprentice-trained engineer with extensive hands-on manufacturing experience across varied products.
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Background working in AS9100 or a similarly regulated quality environment.
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Strong machining and quality control knowledge across various materials and manufacturing processes.
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In-depth understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
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Proven experience in delivering and sustaining change management projects.
Desirable:
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Experience in team leadership or supervisory roles.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to program both offline and directly at the machine.
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Background in continuous improvement and process optimization.
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Practical experience in both milling and turning operations.
What Next?
For more information or to apply for this position please apply here or contact Actio Engineering Recruitment directly and one of our specialist team will be in touch