Are you a Production Engineer looking to make your mark in a well-established manufacturing businesses within the West Yorkshire region? If so, we are looking for a Production Engineer who can implement process improvement strategies to reduce cycle times, reduce waste and improve overall quality. The successful Production Engineer will report to the Production Manager and have experienced within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Production Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Manufacturing Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement
- Make improvements to processes and production techniques utilising CAD to design tooling, brackets and fixtures where necessary
- Work with production to reduce lead times, improve tooling and changeovers, and drive greater performance from existing staff. Observe assembly staff and assess for ergonomic issues with operators
- Lead Design Reviews and report back to R&D to allow the design of easily manufacturable products
- Liaise with Lean Engineers. Knowledge of SMED/POKE YOKE techniques
- Address root causes of process and yield issues. Work with quality department and understand 4D/8D/Root Cause Analysis. Implement CAPA
- Work with test department to maintain test equipment
- Increase OEE and reduce machine downtime. Work with maintenance and advise on TPM/PPM
Production Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Manufacturing Engineer, Lean, Continuous Improvement
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge. Six Sigma training preferred but not essential
- HND/Degree qualified in Production or Manufacturing Engineering
- Experience with CAD
- Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing (plastic, glass, electronics, food, automotive, etc.
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