Join a thriving sub-contract engineering business in Stockport, Greater Manchester, where you'll take full ownership of the CNC production engineering department. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Production Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive efficiency in a modern, high-quality production environment.
What’s on offer?
* £20 - £23 per hour
* 4.5-day workweek with an early Friday finish
* Overtime available at enhanced rates
* 6 weeks holiday (excluding bank holidays)
* Employee pension scheme
* Modern, clean working environment
What will you be doing as a Production Engineer?
* Manage all programming and tooling operations in the CNC turning department
* Create and prove out CNC programs for lathes and vertical milling machines
* Optimise production processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency
* Attend APQP meetings as the production engineering representative
* Assess tooling requirements to meet production deadlines
* Generate setup instructions and shop floor documentation
* Train and develop production staff as required
* Implement continuous improvement methodologies such as Kaizen and 5S
What do you need?
* HND/HNC in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Apprenticeship-trained or extensive experience as a CNC Programmer
* 5-10 years’ experience in CNC offline and online programming
* Proficiency in Fanuc, Mazatrol, and ...