Production Engineer

We are working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Leeds city centre who due to a period of continued growth are looking to appoint a Production Engineer. The role will be focused around 3D design using solidworks and implementing continuous improvement strategies onto the shop floor.



The successful Production Engineer will be a high level communicator and have the ability to work well with operatives all the way to senior leadership. A background in Fabrication would bode well for this role.



Production Engineer - Role and Responsibilities:



-          Experience using solidworks



-          Increase OEE and reduce machine downtime.



-          Work with maintenance and advise on TPM/PPM



-          Implement continuous improvement



-          Make improvements to processes and production techniques. Work with production to reduce lead times, improve tooling and changeovers, and drive greater performance from existing staff



Production Engineer - Skills and Abilities:



-          Extensive experience of production engineering: layout, continuous flow, SMED, CAPEX, planning, capacity modelling/simulation, costing



-          Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge. Six Sigma training but not essential



-          HND/Degree qualified in Production or Manufacturing Engineering



-          Knowledge of high volume manufacturing



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