Job Description:

Senior Production Engineer

UK-based applications only, NO Sponsorship

Our client
A well-established automotive manufacturer and part of a global engineering group, is looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join an expanding team during a period of significant investment in their production facilities.

The opportunity

This is a hands-on role leading the development and industrialisation of production processes, working closely with Production and Engineering teams to introduce new technology, resolve bottlenecks and drive manufacturing efficiency. You'll play a key part in shaping how new and existing production areas evolve as the business grows.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and supporting continuous improvement and NPI projects.
• Developing current processes into a more industrialised, efficient state.
• Creating and maintaining build instructions, process documentation and risk assessments.
• Working cross functionally to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Mentoring junior engineers and apprentices as the team grows.

What they're looking for:

• Proven Production Engineering experience within automotive manufacturing is preferred, ideally someone able to hit the ground running.
• Strong candidates from other manufacturing sectors will also be considered.
• Solid grounding in lean principles, VA/VE, line balancing and takt time.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes and supporting NPI.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a strong advantage. 
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, Inventor or Solid Edge) is beneficial but not essential.

Hours and benefits:
40 hours per week, core hours 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with flexi time available.Early finish on a Friday for production facing staff.

Interview process:
Initial interview via MS Teams, followed by a second stage onsite with senior engineering leadership.