Job Title: Senior Production Engineer
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, driving innovation, and leading positive change? If so, my client has an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team in a role that directly impacts manufacturing excellence.
The Role
As a Senior Production Engineer, you will be a key member of the Production Engineering team, responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing new technologies, and driving continuous improvement across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and introduce innovative methods and technologies.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems and identify solutions.
* Provide feedback on potential product or process improvements, supported by data and technical insight.
* Conduct technical reviews of proposed manufacturing changes, ensuring alignment with quality standards and product functionality.
* Manage high-value capital expenditure projects, ensuring successful implementation and sustained impact.
* Promote Lean Six Sigma principles within engineering activities.
* Identify and evaluate new equipment and processes, building robust business cases for capital investments.
* Support production engineering troubleshooting and technical challenges.
About You
You are an experienced, self-motivated engineer with a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering. Your problem-solving mindset and ability to manage projects effectively make you a natural fit for this role. You thrive in collaborative environments and can build strong relationships across teams.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* HND or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in a similar manufacturing or production engineering environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
* Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.
* Full UK driving license.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of SAP.
* Programming experience.
* Bachelors Degree or higher.
* Experience in quality and production engineering environments.
* CAD skills (Autodesk).
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