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Production Engineer

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £39500 to £42000We are seeking a Production Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing processes to join our team. The role is crucial in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and quality of our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Day to Day of the Production Engineer role:

Collaborate with the Production Management team to define and resource manufacturing processes with appropriate work instructions, tooling, jigs, and assembly aids.
Engage in part routing, costing (labour), creating work instructions, and designing production tooling and jigs.
Program and maintain machinery, solve problems, and improve processes.
Work closely with the development team on new product development and introduction.
Generate build reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support the Production department to manufacture products on time, right first time, and at the lowest practical cost.
Maintain plant and resources to support the Production plan and increase longevity.
Foster a safe and productive environment for all staff.
Adopt and promote lean philosophies and continuous improvement in the production engineering department.
Provide technical support, advice, and assistance to the site Facilities Manager.
Coach and mentor technical apprentices.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of production engineering experience in a low to medium volume, high mix, fast-paced production environment.
Experience in companies where lean philosophy is practiced.
Experience in electronics and/or electro-mechanical assembly environments is ideal.
Degree/HNC/HND in engineering or science-related discipline preferred.
Proficient in problem-solving techniques such as 8D, PFMEA.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Computer literacy, especially in Excel.
CNC experience is preferred.
Programming and CAD experience are advantageous.Benefits:

Competitive bonus scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Generous pension scheme.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days accrued after 5 years' service.
Death benefit scheme offering 2 x annual salary.
Salary exchange options.
Long service awards.
Birthday and Christmas gifts for all employees.
Simply Health Benefit for medical expenses.
Access to Unum Employee Assistance Programme and on-site trained mental health first aiders.
Participation in the Halma Share Incentive Plan.
Regular company social events.To apply for the Production Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Relevant alternative titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Quality Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Product Engineer, Development Engineer, Application Engineer, Engineering Manager