Production Engineer

Annual Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 plus benefits package
Location: Wolverhampton
Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a dedicated Production Engineer to ensure our manufacturing processes are streamlined and cost-efficient while maintaining high-quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with a background in electronics and/or electro-mechanical assembly environments who is passionate about lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Day-to-day of the role:

Evaluate and refine manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
Examine work instructions, tooling, jigs, and other assembly aids to ensure optimal use.
Support the Production department to meet manufacturing deadlines and quality expectations.
Maintain plant and resources through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to support the production plan and extend equipment longevity.
Foster a safe and productive environment for all staff.
Embrace and implement lean philosophies, making continuous improvement a core aspect of the production engineering department.
Innovate manufacturing processes and adopt new techniques for continuous improvement.
Provide technical support, advice, and assistance to the site Facilities Manager.
Coach and mentor technical apprentices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in production engineering within a low to medium volume, high mix, fast-paced production environment.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Experience in electronics and/or electro-mechanical assembly environments.
Degree/HNC/HND in engineering or a science-related discipline is preferable.
Proficiency in practical problem-solving techniques such as 8D, PFMEA.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Computer literacy, especially in Excel.
CNC experience is preferred.
Programming and CAD experience are advantageous but not essential