Job Title:
Production Engineer
* Location: Chelmsford, Essex
* Estimated Salary: £42,675 (based on average UK salary ranges for a Production Engineer)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join our team in Chelmsford, Essex.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded individual who is passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Main Responsibilities:
Process Optimisation: Identify areas for improvement within the product manufacturing cycle, including mechanical assembly and various joining techniques. Analyse production workflows, implement efficiency enhancements, and reduce waste to increase overall productivity.
Quality Assurance: Take ownership of maintaining and improving quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Monitor production outputs, perform root cause analyses for defects, and implement corrective actions to ensure products meet or exceed established quality benchmarks.
Manufacturing Support & Problem Solving: Provide technical support to the manufacturing team, ensuring smooth production runs. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to root cause promptly to minimize product losses.
Documentation Skills: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures, and quality control protocols. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are available for reference.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking out opportunities to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase product reliability
Desired Experience / Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or similar. Alternatively HNC and 3-5years experience.
* Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in process optimisation, root cause analysis, and quality control methodologies. Such as 8D, 6 Sigma.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
* Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration