Production Engineer

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within New Product Developments cutting edge technologies by challenging existing processes and driving innovations that increase efficiency, reduce cost, elevate quality, and strengthen delivery performance
• Establish accurate and efficient manufacturing routings that define the sequence of operations, required resources, and processing times necessary to produce each product
• Apply continuous improvement and root‑cause analysis techniques such as 5Y, PFMEA, and fishbone to solve issues effectively
• Reduce setup and run times, feeding all validated improvements back into the ERP system for accurate planning
• Implement lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, to optimise workflow and boost productivity
• Co‑ordinate R&D and development projects to ensure a smooth transition into production
• Maintain and update key system applications to ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Co‑ordinate work order processing for major or new products, ensuring efficient flow from order to delivery and providing updates to project managers as needed

• Experience in a production workshop environment, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum), with strong CI and RCCA problem‑solving capability
• Experience supporting NPD processes and working to ISO 9001 standards
• Capability to work under own initiative, whilst maintaining communication
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems, MS Office, and analysing production data
• Knowledge of PFMEA (desirable) and 5S methodology
• Strong communication skills and the ability to drive improvement across the SMR & other product lines

Knowledge of PFMEA (desirable)

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations