Position: Production Engineer

Location: Ideally in the Surrey area commutable from Bromley, Woking, Croydon, Crawley, Wimbledon, Feltham, Slough, Guildford, Dartford, Woolwich, Gravesend, Maidstone, Twickenham 

Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE), annual bonus, holiday, pension + additional company benefits

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Production Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising and managing production processes, ensuring the efficient overhaul, repair, and assembly of complex products. This position requires a hands-on approach to solving technical challenges, designing and implementing production solutions, and continuously improving processes to achieve excellence in manufacturing and production operations.

Key Production Engineer Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for resolving all technical issues related to production, focusing on the overhaul, repair, and improvement of existing products.
• Provide frontline support for production-related challenges and proactively identify opportunities for process enhancements.
• Development and documentation of production processes, create and update comprehensive work instructions to meet production requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documents for all tasks performed and decisions made throughout the production cycle.
• Innovate and design tooling and equipment to optimise production tasks.
• Provide day-to-day support for projects in their startup phase, including preparations for the first article inspection.
• Assist in the refinement of processes to ensure smooth transition to serial production, emphasising efficiency and waste reduction.
• Collaborate closely with production management, production control, project management, and engineering teams to deliver required tools, processes, and solutions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities using lean production methodologies, aiming to eliminate waste and optimise resource utilisation.
• Regularly review production processes to identify areas for improvement, implementing best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Production Engineer Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, HNC/HND or equivalent qualifications and significant practical experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience within a complex manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong practical engineering skills with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement.
• Proficiency in CAD software for design and drafting.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in creating and managing technical documentation.
• Experience with developing and documenting standard operating procedures, work instructions, and job packs.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively at a technical level with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a keen interest in applying lean principles.
• Note to Applicants: We are currently unable to provide support for candidates who require visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. You will have the chance to work on challenging projects, contribute to process optimisation, and make a tangible impact on our production operations.

If you are a motivated and skilled Production Engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the apply button, your CV will be forwarded to Cognize Technical Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency for the Automation, Engineering and Manufacturing industry sectors.

Vacancy Ref: V36563