Production Engineer - Lineside Support (nightshift)

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Production Engineer - Lineside Support to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations by resolving technical issues, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the shop floor.

Role: Production Engineer - Lineside Support
Pay: £36.70 per hour via Umbrella + 30% Shift allowance
Contract: Monday to Thursday 20.45 - 06:00 - 35 hours per week, 12 months contract
Location: Broughton
IR35: Inside
SC Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams.
Identify, analyse and resolve technical issues that cannot be managed by Operators or First Line Managers.
Investigate and support the resolution of Non-Conformities (NCs), production disruptions and assembly issues.
Prepare technical documentation including Design Query Notes (DQNs), rework work orders and engineering instructions.
Support the management of outstanding work and ensure all associated documentation is completed accurately.
Retrieve and provide technical information including engineering drawings, tooling, parts, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics and other support functions to ensure timely resolution of production issues.
Monitor blocked work orders and support production prioritisation to minimise manufacturing delays.
Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Support production meetings by highlighting technical issues impacting manufacturing performance.
Drive Continuous Improvement activities by identifying process improvements and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Contribute to Work Improvement Proposals (WIPs), Process Validation activities and Failure Analysis investigations.
Support the specification, repair, modification and calibration of tooling, jigs and other industrial assets.
Promote Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and assist in identifying and resolving Near Misses.
Ensure production processes comply with quality standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Support logistics activities by helping prioritise materials required for rework and production.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver Operational Excellence objectives.Essential Skills and Experince

Minimum NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Production Engineering.
Knowledge of SAP or other Manufacturing Execution Systems
Previous experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering or industrial production environment.
Experience supporting production teams with technical problem-solving and issue resolution.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Experience supporting Non-Conformities (NCs), concessions or quality investigations.
Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritise workload within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications.If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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