Lead Production Engineer

Gloucester - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 45 - 55000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Production Engineer

Gloucester Permanent Full-time 37 hours Monday to Friday Salary 45-55000

As Lead Production Engineer youll be the go-to person for driving process excellence across manufacturing tightening up process control improving flow and reducing waste across key value streams.

Youll also play a key role in introducing new products and processes into production ensuring robust standardised methods are used so they land safely and efficiently on the shop floor.

The Role:

Lead and develop the Production/Process Engineering function including training Quality/Technical teams on APQP and deputising for the Production Engineering Manager.

Own day-to-day Production Engineering activities for your value stream including tooling management SOP creation/maintenance and use of standard PE tools and processes.

Map analyse and improve manufacturing processes (VSM Yamazumi spaghetti time studies) to drive flow reduce waste cut cost and improve OEE and wider operational performance.

Work with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering on PFMEAs Control Plans and process controls providing hands-on technical support and troubleshooting on process issues.

Lead PE input into NPI and continuous improvement activity including root cause analysis corrective/preventative actions and support for Lean initiatives.

Support business management systems procedures KPIs audits and compliance with safety environmental and regulatory requirements while building strong cross-functional relationships.

The Person:

Significant process/production engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment with a strong focus on mechanical processes such as pressing CNC machining and assembly.

Comfortable using core Production Engineering tools: process mapping Yamazumi time-study (e.g. MOST) SOP creation value stream mapping SPC and spaghetti diagrams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability able to get to the root cause of complex process issues.

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Working knowledge of process safety risk assessment and relevant regulatory standards.

Effective communication and stakeholder skills able to work well with cross-functional teams.

Able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Skills:

Background in mentoring or leading process teams

Hands-on experience with Lean tools such as Jidoka SMED 5S and Single Piece Flow

Knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft Project Gantt Charts Project Charters)

Other Requirements:

UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to suppliers or customers on occasion

Why Apply

Make a real impact in a role that blends strategic influence with practical delivery

Join a collaborative forward-thinking team focused on manufacturing excellence

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development and project variety

To apply send your CV to or call George Jackson on / .

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Lead Production EngineerGloucester Permanent Full-time 37 hours Monday to Friday Salary 45-55000As Lead Production Engineer youll be the go-to person for driving process excellence across manufacturing tightening up process control improving flow and reducing waste across key value streams.Youl...