Production Engineer

Blackburn - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Who we are:At Mergon we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla BMW Xerox and Abbott to design manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.

We care deeply about our colleagues customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve.We are competent capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.

Job Role: Production Engineer

The Production Engineer holds a pivotal role within the Operations Team tasked with driving operational efficiency and achieving excellence across all production activities. This role encompasses training production control new product introduction auditing engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hours of Work: 36.75 hours per week: 8.15am 5.00pm Monday to Thursday

8.15am 1.00pm Friday

Key Responsibilities:

Lead lean manufacturing including 6S SMED Workplace organisation and process streamlining
Manage kaizen projects utilising both experience and LSS methodology
Lead Zero Pellet Loss Project
Lead on site auditing
Deliver Tangible Savings through lean processes
Execute process improvements staring on higher running products and working throughout the range
Ensure process improvements put into place are adhered to.
Work closely with Safety & Quality to ensure safe processes and reduce rejects
Work closely with operations to eliminate knife usage as far as possible
Work with procurement to deliver stock reductions
Track projects and Savings
Perform Time In Motion analysis make improvements and report savings.
Audit Time In Motion
Design aid in manufacture of and implement practical work aids and Poka yoke tools to aid in safety quality performance efficiency and operator experience

To be successful in this role you will likely have:

Previous experience of working within in a manufacturing environment (preferable).

Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.

Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and lead others.

Ability to work independent and part of a team.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
34 days holidays
Private Health Insurance option
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
Wellness & Events Programme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.

How to Apply

Due to high levels of interest this post may close early so early applications are advised.

To apply please supply your CV using the advertising platform.

For further information please contact the HR Manager at:

Equality and Diversity

Mergon is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race colour nationality religion or belief sex sexual orientation marital status age ethnic and national origin disability or gender reassignment.

Safer Recruitment

Mergon is committed to promotion welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rights to work in the UK.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager