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