Production Engineer

Production Engineer

• ISO 9001; Value Stream Mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC

• Kidderminster, Worcestershire

• Salary dependent on experience

A cutting edge Aerospace & Defence organisation have a unique opportunity for a Production Engineer to join their Operations team.

Key areas of responsibility for the role includes - Production Engineer

• Responsible for increasing manufacturing productivity by an agreed % per annum in line with Site targets

• Responsible for supporting operations on daily issues

• Responsible for leading Capex projects from justification through specification, procurement and validation

• Lead / attend engineering / technical review meetings and present work status and provide feedback where required

• To work closely with the Quality Engineers to improve equipment capability in line with site specific targets

• Assess the manufacturing requirements associated with a product, compare to existing capabilities and make recommendations for development

• Collaborate with supplier representatives to ensure the newest technology and consumables are being used to drive process and quality efficiency and create RFQ specifications for key manufacturing equipment

• To work closely with the Quality Engineers on root cause analysis and corrective action plans

Essential Qualifications - Production Engineer

• A HNC or HND qualification or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Previous proven experience in a production manufacturing environment

Experience - Production Engineer

• Previous experience within a production environment in a Manufacturing Engineering role

• Previous experience in lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including, but not limited to; value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA and SPC

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an ISO 9001 environment

• Experience in project delivery and problem solving

Could you be a suitable candidate for this role? Apply now to find out more.