My client based in Peterborough is currently in need of a Production Engineer due to expansion

Job Purpose

• To provide support and expertise in CNC machining methods, tooling and work holding
• To improve production process efficiencies with particular emphasis on the reduction of waste activities
• To play a pivotal role in the development of manufacturing processes and procedures
• To engineer production requirements in line with the required manufacturing schedules
• To provide engineering support within the business and to help ensure its products can be produced to meet the requirements of safety, quality, cost and delivery
• To provide an accurate database of costs to help with sales quotations
• To reduce costs and continuously improve the service of the Production Engineering department to the rest of the business

Main Duties

• To provide machine tool programmes, tool lists and fixtures as required by the manufacturing schedule
• To produce accurate Methods of Manufacture for machined components
• To promote a continuous improvement culture
• To identify improvements in manufacturing processes and procedures
• To drive through cost reduction initiatives, including design for manufacture
• To help maintain manufacturing schedules with reference to business requirements
• To solve problems and improve processes and methods within manufacturing teams
• To provide support for technical queries for all areas of the business
• To interface between technical and shop floor personnel
• To undertake specific projects as and when required
• To support the Production Engineering Manager as and when required
• To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures including feeding back any H&S information to management
• Be aware of and demonstrate the company values and behaviours

Qualifications

Qualified engineer to ONC/HNC level in Mechanical/ Production Engineering preferred

Salary

The salary for this role is paying £38k per annum with lots of additional benefits