Job Title: Production Engineer Reporting To:General Manager Salary: Up to £50,000

Overview

We are seeking a Production Engineer to join our plastics manufacturing business in a newly created role. This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with strong continuous improvement experience who is looking to make a direct impact within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will optimise manufacturing processes by designing, implementing, and monitoring production systems to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The role will focus heavily on continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

Optimise and improve manufacturing processes within a plastics environment

Implement and drive Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 6S initiatives

Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste

Design and improve production systems and workflows

Support CAD design requirements where necessary

Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues

Manage and support maintenance of production equipment

Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and management teams

Support budget management and cost-reduction initiatives

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Background in plastics manufacturing

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar role

Proven experience in Continuous Improvement environments

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

Experience implementing Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 6S methodologies

Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills

Desirable:

CAD design experience

Experience managing production budgets

Formal Lean or Six Sigma qualification

Training & Development

Initial product knowledge training

Shadowing an experienced engineer during onboarding

Direct mentorship from the General Manager

Progression:
This role currently offers limited progression opportunities due to company structure but provides strong exposure to senior leadership and hands-on operational influence.

Department Structure

Reporting directly to the General Manager

Close collaboration with production and operations teams