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Lead Production Engineer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Poole

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Lead Production Engineer
Poole
Lead Production Engineer  Salary - £40,000 – £55,000

Lead Production Engineer Overview:

Own process improvement activity across production to improve quality, cost and delivery
Support NPI and DFM, ensuring new products land smoothly into manufacture
Act as a technical link across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations
Drive efficiency on existing builds through practical changes, not firefighting
Take broader ownership of priorities and technical direction as experience increases

If you’re a Production Engineer who enjoys improving processes, solving manufacturing problems, and making a visible difference on the shop floor, this Lead Production Engineer role is worth a look. This is a Lead Production Engineer opportunity with a well-established engineering manufacturer in Poole producing complex electro-mechanical equipment for demanding operational environments. They’re strengthening their Production Engineering capability and are open to candidates across a range of levels within the Lead Production Engineer salary band, with a strong mix of hands-on manufacturing support, continuous improvement and project-based activity.

The Lead Production Engineer role

 As a Lead Production Engineer, you’ll be responsible for implementing and improving production processes and procedures, supporting productivity improvements, and helping ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.

 You’ll work across new and existing products, supporting NPI, process development, tooling/fixture improvements, standardisation, and technical problem-solving. Depending on your level, the Lead Production Engineer role can also include greater involvement in reviewing team priorities, supporting wider production engineering activities, and acting as a more senior technical point of contact.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Lead Production Engineer

Support implementation and improvement of production processes and procedures
Ensure design for manufacture is achieved during new product introduction
Identify manufacturing needs for new products in development
Support systems and processes for new product introduction (NPI)
Design or support the development of systems, methods and processes for cost-effective manufacture
Design or review fixtures and tooling for assembly tasks
Reduce process variability through standard work methods and work instructions
Carry out and/or support PFMEAs, process documentation and implementation of improvements
Support error-proofing (Poka Yoke) activity where possible
Investigate production and process issues, providing technical support and training
Perform root cause analysis and support timely resolution of manufacturing problems
Work with production and cross-functional teams to improve quality, cost and delivery
Contribute to continuous improvement and process improvement activities
Support special projects as required
At higher level, support prioritisation of work and broader Production Engineering team activity 

 What they’re looking for - Lead Production Engineer

Background in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, assembly/process engineering, or similar
Understanding of manufacturing processes in a complex engineering environment
Experience supporting process improvement, problem-solving, and production issue resolution
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Experience with PFMEA / process documentation / standard work methods (or strong exposure)
Understanding of quality, waste reduction, downtime, scrap and rework drivers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical, practical approach
CAD capability (e.g. SolidWorks / CREO) and good PC/software skills
Good communication skills across shop floor and wider stakeholders
Understanding of Health & Safety practices
Relevant engineering/manufacturing qualification preferred (HND, degree or equivalent experience considered)
Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance 

 What’s on offer - Lead Production Engineer

£40,000 – £55,000 salary range
Opportunity to join at a level aligned to your experience and capability
Varied work across NPI, process improvement and production support
Exposure to complex electro-mechanical manufacturing
Strong cross-functional involvement across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations
Established engineering business with long-term work
Clear opportunity to influence productivity, quality and manufacturing performance 

 How to apply for the Lead Production Engineer position

If you’re interested in this Lead Production Engineer role, get in touch for a confidential chat.
Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)

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