Production & Manufacturing EngineerWellingboroughHours - Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30Salary - to £45kOur established client based in Wellingborough is looking for an experienced Production & Manufacturing Engineer to join their forward-thinking team on a permanent basis.Working in an environment where continuous growth and innovation define their ethos, you will play a vital role in driving technological and process advancements in their Wellingborough site, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and digitisation. You will benefit from a dynamic and supportive work environment that embraces change and advancements within their field.They are seeking a multi-disciplined engineer who combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for process improvement. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented problem solver, adept at data-driven decision-making and skilled at motivating teams. You will help shape their manufacturing and production processes, while delivering tangible benefits to the business and their customers.Key Responsibilities:-

• Team Leadership: Mentor and build a multiskilled manufacturing engineering team to enhance production methods.
• Process Optimisation: Streamline working practices to improve quality, speed, and service delivery.
• Digitisation & Training: Expand and implement digitisation initiatives, ensuring shop-floor staff are trained to operate effectively within a digitised environment.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Liaise between technical teams and clinicians to ensure alignment and seamless operation.
• Job Management: Plan and manage tasks based on company and customer priorities.
• Process Improvements: Work closely with management to enhance systems and processes across the business.

Key Skills and Attributes required:-

• Strong leadership skills to manage teams and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• A proactive mindset for identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Clear, effective communication at all organisational levels.
• Experience interpreting and designing technical drawings, with expertise in designing for manufacturing and error-proofing (Poke-Yoke).
• Skilled at presenting data-driven insights and decisions in meetings.
• Proven background in engineering processes with adaptability to embrace emerging technologies.

Requirements:-

• A relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in robotics, with a strong understanding of Kuka robots as an advantage.
• Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time, Kaizen, and Quality systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence and the legal right to work in the UK.

What’s on offer...

• A collaborative and innovative work environment embracing technological advancements.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development through diverse challenges.
• A chance to play a pivotal role in a growing company leading in the modernisation of the footwear industry.

If you are a forward-thinking engineer with a passion for innovation and process improvement, we encourage you to apply here, or call Kim Clayton to find out more. .