Senior Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer – Are you a dynamic individual with excellent production engineering experience?

Spider is advertising on behalf of the UK's leading specialist in Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) who are looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join their team on full-time basis in Rendlesham, near Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Why them?

Join a dynamic team with a proud history of delivering precision components to the medical, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, with focus on innovation and excellence. You won’t just be another cog in the wheel; you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values your input and fosters personal and professional growth.

Fantastic company package include:

• Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
• Hours:  35 hours per week (working a 4 or 5 day week within Monday to Friday)
• Company Pension
• Free Parking

About the role:

As the SeniorProduction Engineer you will play a pivotal role in leading our front line Production Engineering activities. This is an exciting opportunity to take new products from the initial completion stage to full production while optimising our existing processes. You will harness your expertise in Lean methodologies to drive efficiency, yield improvement, and waste reduction, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional quality and value. Your responsibilities will include functional line management of the Production/Process Engineering team, overseeing production documentation, implementing change management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous learning across shifts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring successful task closure and objective attainment. 
• Serve as an expert on production machinery and processes to identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Implement effective change management strategies focusing on Lean and Six Sigma principles. 
• Oversee the product manufacturing process from the first-off completion stage onwards. 
• Maintain and update all production documentation, including control plans and training materials. 
• Ensure training competence across shifts, fostering a culture of continuous learning. 
• Initiate, develop, and maintain lean manufacturing processes, layouts, metrics and tools to optimise production. 
• Implement and uphold manufacturing software systems necessary for ISO9001 compliance. 
• Lead evaluations of current manufacturing processes for opportunities for technological advancements. 
• Participate in internal and external audits as required, ensuring compliance with quality standards. 
• Conduct investigations into production issues, implementing corrective actions and process improvements. 
• Collaborate on quality issues with both internal teams and external customers, ensuring high standards are met. 

About you:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Production Engineer with at least 3 years of proven experience in Senior Production or Production Engineering roles within a Lean Manufacturing Environment, coupled with at least an HNC in a relevant discipline.  Alternatively we would consider extensive proven experience in a related role. You should possess strong competency in reading engineering drawings and diagrams, familiarity with ISO9001:2015 standards, and preferably have experience in metal processing or injection moulding, and perhaps even an understanding of MIM technology. A proactive approach to problem-solving, effective multitasking abilities, excellent communication and people skills, and a mindset focused on continual improvement will ensure your success in this fast-paced environment

Ready to take the plunge into an exciting new chapter in your career? If this sounds like a position for you, apply now to be part of a team that makes a difference! Please forward your CV as soon as possible.

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Additional keywords: Production Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, ISO9001, Metal Injection Moulding, Manufacturing Compliance, Quality Control, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, Production Efficiency

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