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Production Engineer

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GL4, Matson, Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Description – Production Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £40k – £45k
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Role Summary
The Production Engineer is responsible for optimising manufacturing operations, ensuring high-quality performance, and improving process efficiency. The role also supports new product and process introductions, applying standardised methodologies to maintain consistency and reduce waste.
Key Responsibilities
  * Deliver day-to-day Production Engineering activities within the assigned value stream.
  * Apply standard tools and methodologies, including process mapping, Value Stream Maps, Yamazumi charts, spaghetti diagrams, and time studies (MOST).
  * Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers on PFMEA, Control Plans, and SOPs.
  * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance flow, reduce waste, and support cost reduction.
  * Support new product/process introductions, ensuring proper documentation and process controls.
  * Analyse process data, troubleshoot issues, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  * Participate in Lean improvement initiatives and support audits, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
  * Experience in mechanical manufacturing (pressing, machining, assembly, CNC Machining).
  * Skilled in Production Engineering tools and methodologies.
  * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  * Ability to read engineering drawings and apply process safety and compliance standards.
Desirable:
  * Experience with Lean tools (Single Piece Flow, Jidoka, SMED, 5S).
  * Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Attributes
  * Self-motivated, organised, and methodical.
  * Attention to detail with a completer–finisher mindset.
  * Strong mentoring and team collaboration skills.
Other
  * Full driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed

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