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Production Engineer

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Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF3 2AX

Salary

£33,000 - £36,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire is seeking a Production Engineer to implement process improvement strategies aimed at reducing cycle times, waste, and enhancing overall quality.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and will report to the Production Manager.
  • Key responsibilities include improving production techniques using CAD, reducing lead times, conducting design reviews, and addressing root causes of process issues.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and preferably hold an HND or degree in Production or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, and applicants should ideally have several years of relevant experience in high-volume manufacturing.

Are you a Production Engineer looking to make your mark in a well-established manufacturing businesses within the West Yorkshire region? If so, we are looking for a Production Engineer who can implement process improvement strategies to reduce cycle times, reduce waste and improve overall quality. The successful Production Engineer will report to the Production Manager and have experienced within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Manufacturing Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement

  • Make improvements to processes and production techniques utilising CAD to design tooling, brackets and fixtures where necessary
  • Work with production to reduce lead times, improve tooling and changeovers, and drive greater performance from existing staff. Observe assembly staff and assess for ergonomic issues with operators
  • Lead Design Reviews and report back to R&D to allow the design of easily manufacturable products
  • Liaise with Lean Engineers. Knowledge of SMED/POKE YOKE techniques
  • Address root causes of process and yield issues. Work with quality department and understand 4D/8D/Root Cause Analysis. Implement CAPA
  • Work with test department to maintain test equipment
  • Increase OEE and reduce machine downtime. Work with maintenance and advise on TPM/PPM


Production Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Manufacturing Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement

  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge. Six Sigma training preferred but not essential
  • HND/Degree qualified in Production or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience with CAD
  • Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing (plastic, glass, electronics, food, automotive, etc.

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