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Lead Production Engineer
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- Bordon, Hampshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Lead Production Engineer | Bordon, £55,000 + Benefits
A growing manufacturing business in Oxfordshire is looking for a hands-on Lead Production Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities, support production performance and help drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a strong manufacturing engineering background who enjoys solving day-to-day production challenges, improving processes and working closely with operators, production and wider engineering teams. The role would suit somebody looking for a first step into a broader leadership position where they can influence culture, coach others and make a visible impact within the business.
As a Lead Production Engineer, you will:
* Lead manufacturing engineering activities across production
* Support day-to-day production issues, quality concerns and equipment challenges
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor
* Improve manufacturing processes, documentation and work instructions
* Support NPI and engineering development builds
* Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design teams
* Analyse production data to improve efficiency, consistency and output
* Support tooling, fixtures, test equipment and manufacturing processes
* Coach and support junior engineers and production staff
* Help develop a stronger lean manufacturing culture across the site
Skills required from the Lead Production Engineer:
* Strong manufacturing or production engineering background
* Continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing experience
* Experience supporting production and resolving engineering issues
* Ability to improve manufacturing processes and documentation
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience working with cross-functional teams
* Understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures
* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Confident problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach
The company are open on industry background and are more interested in strong manufacturing engineering fundamentals, attitude and communication skills than a specific product background. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing business that is becoming part of a larger international group, with genuine long-term progression opportunities available for the right person.
If you are a Lead Production Engineer, suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.
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A growing manufacturing business in Oxfordshire is looking for a hands-on Lead Production Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing engineering activities, support production performance and help drive continuous improvement across the shop floor.
This is a great opportunity for somebody with a strong manufacturing engineering background who enjoys solving day-to-day production challenges, improving processes and working closely with operators, production and wider engineering teams. The role would suit somebody looking for a first step into a broader leadership position where they can influence culture, coach others and make a visible impact within the business.
As a Lead Production Engineer, you will:
* Lead manufacturing engineering activities across production
* Support day-to-day production issues, quality concerns and equipment challenges
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor
* Improve manufacturing processes, documentation and work instructions
* Support NPI and engineering development builds
* Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design teams
* Analyse production data to improve efficiency, consistency and output
* Support tooling, fixtures, test equipment and manufacturing processes
* Coach and support junior engineers and production staff
* Help develop a stronger lean manufacturing culture across the site
Skills required from the Lead Production Engineer:
* Strong manufacturing or production engineering background
* Continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing experience
* Experience supporting production and resolving engineering issues
* Ability to improve manufacturing processes and documentation
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience working with cross-functional teams
* Understanding of manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures
* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Confident problem solver with a practical, hands-on approach
The company are open on industry background and are more interested in strong manufacturing engineering fundamentals, attitude and communication skills than a specific product background. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing business that is becoming part of a larger international group, with genuine long-term progression opportunities available for the right person.
If you are a Lead Production Engineer, suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.
April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously; our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website