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Senior Production Engineer
Ready to engineer the future of precision manufacturing?
Join a company at the forefront of advanced engineering, where innovation meets excellence. We're looking for a Senior Production Engineer to lead transformative projects, streamline production, and elevate product quality across our operations.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key player in our engineering team, you'll:
* Optimise Processes: Audit and refine manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
* Lead Equipment & Tooling Strategy: Manage tooling design, selection, and maintenance-including gauges, fixtures, and CNC setups.
* Drive New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with design teams to develop scalable, efficient manufacturing processes for new products.
* Champion Quality: Partner with QA to ensure every product meets industry standards and exceeds customer expectations.
* Solve Problems Fast: Tackle production bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues with precision and speed.
* Implement Lean & CI: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
* Ensure Safety First: Conduct Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
* Cut Costs, Not Corners: Identify smart ways to reduce production costs while maintaining top-tier quality.
* Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with R&D, design, and supply chain to ensure seamless manufacturability.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
* Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering
* 5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role
Technical Expertise
* Proficient in CNC machining, honing, grinding, wire eroding, and surface treatments
* Skilled in inspection, NDT, material validation, injection moulding, casting, welding, and automation
* CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, AS9100, ERP/MRP systems, and LCM reviews
Soft Skills
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent communicator and team collaborator
* Detail-oriented and highly organised
* Calm under pressure and deadline-driven
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a company that sets the benchmark in precision engineering
* Lead strategic projects with real impact
* Work alongside passionate professionals across departments
* Enjoy a structured work schedule with early starts and your evenings free
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