Production Engineer

• Annual Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 plus benefits package
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a dedicated Production Engineer to ensure our manufacturing processes are streamlined and cost-efficient while maintaining high-quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with a background in electronics and/or electro-mechanical assembly environments who is passionate about lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate and refine manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Examine work instructions, tooling, jigs, and other assembly aids to ensure optimal use.
• Support the Production department to meet manufacturing deadlines and quality expectations.
• Maintain plant and resources through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to support the production plan and extend equipment longevity.
• Foster a safe and productive environment for all staff.
• Embrace and implement lean philosophies, making continuous improvement a core aspect of the production engineering department.
• Innovate manufacturing processes and adopt new techniques for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support, advice, and assistance to the site Facilities Manager.
• Coach and mentor technical apprentices.

• Experience in production engineering within a low to medium volume, high mix, fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in electronics and/or electro-mechanical assembly environments.
• Degree/HNC/HND in engineering or a science-related discipline is preferable.
• Proficiency in practical problem-solving techniques such as 8D, PFMEA.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Computer literacy, especially in Excel.
• CNC experience is preferred.
• Programming and CAD experience are advantageous but not essential.