Junior Production Engineer

ASC Connections
Leicester
9 months ago
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Junior Production Engineer

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Leicester - Leicestershire

Industry:

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

Contact Name:

Matthew Campbell

Contact Email:

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Date Published:

20-Jun-2024

A manufacturer of safety-critical components sold to Aerospace engineering businesses is now seeking a Junior Production Engineer to join their team. Supplying OEMs and First Tier Suppliers globally, this business is experiencing a period of growth. In order to cope with this growth they are looking to bolster their already large engineering team. The main objective is to refine processes and manage new capex installations.

Production Engineer duties include –

Review current processes and existing methods of manufacture. Work on volume outputs, scrap/rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments. Ensure that existing equipment and machinery are kept in good working order. Recommend new equipment when and where necessary. Support with the creation of new manuals and staff training where necessary. Assist with plant layouts to ensure material flow is maximised. Work on production capacity planning and forecasting. Help to drive continuous improvement / kaizen programs on site.

Production Engineer desirable skills and experience -

Experience working within a similar role (Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer etc). Ability to use the relevant tools (PFMEA etc) and help to drive continuous improvement. Relevant manufacturing/mechanical engineering education (HND/HNC).

Production Engineer position benefits include –

Competitive starting salary package (negotiable). 33 days annual leave / flexible working hours. Friendly working environment. System training and career progression opportunities. Opportunity to work for a market-leading business.

If interested in this Production Engineer position, please apply through this advert immediately.

Keywords relating to this position include – NPI, assemblies, machine installation, procedures, processes, right first time, customer, supplier, documentation, leadership, mentoring, cross functional, pro-active, manufacturing, production, yellow goods, FMCG. automotive, aerospace, metal, metallics.

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