Job Description: Production Engineer
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on quality, health and safety, and environmental management. You will play a key role in writing and implementing operating procedures, specifying plant and equipment needs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all plant, equipment, and processes meet health, safety, and environmental legislative requirements, including conducting thorough risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain detailed operating procedures for manufacturing and internal processes, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.
- Identify and investigate opportunities for process improvements, staying up to date with the latest developments in plant and equipment.
- Provide day-to-day support for production line processes, including root-cause analysis of faults, defects, and process issues.
- Propose, evaluate, and implement improvement projects focused on cost savings, material efficiency, machine efficiency, manpower efficiency, and reducing the "Cost of Poor Quality."
- Assist in designing and optimizing shop floor layouts and cell designs to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Issue relevant permits to work for subcontractors performing onsite activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Provide support to other areas of the business as needed, contributing to overall operational success.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Clear and concise in writing and implementing work instructions, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
- Hands-on experience in implementing and optimizing production line processes.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Proven analytical skills with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Confident in using various IT systems, including MS Office.
Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience.
- Proven experience working in a busy production environment.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience with material mixing processes.
- Experience in laminating processes.
- Familiarity with injection molding processes.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of up to 40,000 per annum.
- Annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary.
- 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions of up to 6% (matched).
- Life insurance coverage at 4x annual salary.
- Access to lifestyle benefits and well-being programs.
- Cycle to work scheme.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development within a forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence and employee well-being.