Production Engineer
We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team and play a key role in improving manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.
The Role
The Production Engineer will be responsible for managing production-related engineering projects, improving efficiency, and supporting lean manufacturing initiatives. You’ll work closely with production, operations, and quality teams to deliver measurable improvements across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, manage, and deliver production-related engineering projects
* Drive process improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles
* Develop and implement projects to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency
* Lead line balancing activities and follow up on improvements
* Manage project timelines, resources, and risks whilst working closely with Production, Quality and planning.
* Monitor and analyse production and engineering data using SAP
* Create and update production documentation, including work instructions and process flows
* Analyse technical production issues and carry out root cause analysis
* Track and report KPIs related to production performance
* Actively support continuous improvement and Kaizen activities
Applicants must have
* Ideally have a Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or similar preferred)
* Previous experience working within an engineering production department
* Hands-on experience with production-related engineering projects and methodologies
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, etc.)
* Working knowledge of SAP and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good communication and coordination abilities
* Experience in industrial manufacturing or industrial cooling systems is advantageous
Salary / Benefits
* Competitive pay c£35K p/a
* Full-time hours, 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays and Pension
This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on engineering role where you can make a real impact. You’ll be joining a business with a strong focus on continuous improvement and be part of a supportive engineering team offering long-term career development