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Production Engineer

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Engineer to join a leading engineering company based in Poole.

Introduction

The Production Engineer role is a new position that has been created within the company due to expansion plans and will be a key role within the business in driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

This Production Engineer will be responsible for leading process development, optimisation, and standardisation activities aimed at improving OEE, reducing scrap rates, and enhancing process stability and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • To lead and implement process improvement initiatives to increase OEE, reduce scrap, and improve process consistency across all manufacturing lines.

  • Develop, document, and optimise production processes, ensuring robust control plans are in place and followed.

  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), troubleshoot and identify issues

  • Support and train production staff in following defined standard operating procedures and best practices when required.

  • Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D, to deliver technical solutions and operational improvements.

  • Drive the development and introduction of new equipment, tooling, and materials.

  • Monitor KPI’s to analyse performance data to enhance production efficiency.

  • Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects, using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Maintain and update technical documentation, including work instructions, process control plans, and training material.

    Ideal Skills

    The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Chemical / Mechanical or relatable discipline, at least 2 years industry experience, have excellent practical problem solving, communication and analytical skills. Experience with LEAN, Kaizen or 6 Sigma.
    An advantage would be previous Process Engineering experience, route cause analysis and or CAD design exposure.

    This role will be 65% on the shop floor and 35% office based.

    Salary

    £35K - £40K

    Benefits

    Performance Based Bonus 5%
    Personal Development Opportunities

    If you could be interested in this fantastic Production Engineer role, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further

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