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Production Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 42,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Questech Recruitment are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the search for a Production Engineer to support ongoing improvements across its production operations.
This role will focus on process optimisation, new product introduction (NPI), and implementing modern manufacturing technologies, acting as a key interface between Engineering and Production.
📍 Warwickshire
🕒 37 hours per week (Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 | Fri 08:00–13:00)
💰 £43,000 – £47,000 (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
  * Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, improving flow, takt time, and line balance
  * Lead and support new product introduction (NPI) into manufacturing
  * Introduce and develop automation and digital manufacturing systems
  * Deliver Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) cost reduction initiatives
  * Support prototype and proof-build activities
  * Develop and maintain: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Build instructions, Process documentation and control systems
  * Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and work cross-functionally to resolve them
Candidate Requirements
  * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Production / Manufacturing Engineering role
  * Background in vehicle manufacturing (essential)
  * Strong knowledge of:
      * Lean Manufacturing principles
      * VA/VE methodologies
      * Time and motion studies
      * Process improvement and bottleneck analysis
  * Experience introducing new products into production environments
  * Familiarity with:
      * Assembly processes
      * Steel fabrication
      * Electrical and hydraulic components
  * Ability to interpret engineering drawings
  * Experience with automation or digital manufacturing systems
  * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  * Confident communicator across departments
Qualifications
  * HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar (essential)
  * Degree-level qualification desirable
What’s on Offer
  * Competitive salary based on experience
  * Early finish on Fridays
  * Opportunity to play a key role in continuous improvement and modernisation projects
  * Stable and supportive working environment
If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly

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