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4-Day Week (Monday–Thursday, 36 Hours) | Up to £48k + Bonus
Our client is a well-established precision engineering company with a strong reputation for excellence in the industry. They specialise in advanced manufacturing, using modern equipment and proven engineering expertise to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.
The Role
This is an exciting senior-level opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Engineer with a strong CNC manufacturing background. You will lead strategic projects to:
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Optimise manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
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Enhance product quality and ensure smooth, seamless production operations
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Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, design, and quality teams
Key Responsibilities:
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Process Optimisation – Analyse, refine, and audit manufacturing processes
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Equipment & Tooling – Manage tooling, gauges, fixtures, and machinery
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New Product Introduction (NPI) – Work with design teams to create efficient production processes
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Quality Control – Ensure compliance with industry and customer standards
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Problem Solving – Resolve bottlenecks, defects, and equipment issues
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Lean & Continuous Improvement – Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
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Health & Safety – Maintain a safe working environment and regulatory compliance
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Cost Reduction – Identify savings without compromising standards
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Collaboration – Work closely with engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams
The Candidate
You are a solutions-focused engineer with strong technical expertise, confident in leading improvement projects.
Requirements:
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Qualifications in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)
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5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or production engineering
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In-depth knowledge of CNC machining, reaming, honing, wire eroding, grinding
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Familiarity with surface treatments, testing/NDT, forming, moulding, fabrication, and automation
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CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP/MRP systems, and quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)
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Proven track record in process optimisation and cost-reduction projects
The Package
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Up to £48k salary (dependent on experience)
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Bonus
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4-day working week (Monday–Thursday, 36 hours)
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