Production Engineer / Precision Manufacturing

Production Engineer - fully on site

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join a high-precision manufacturing business serving demanding sectors such as motorsport, aerospace and advanced engineering.

You will work in Wigston with parking as part of a team working Hours 8.15am - 4.45 pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 2pm Friday

Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you will support manufacturing operations through process development, technical problem-solving, continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and improve manufacturing processes from engineering drawings.
Create production documentation, routings and work instructions.
Design jigs, fixtures and tooling solutions.
Provide technical support to production and quality teams.
Investigate and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, waste reduction and continuous improvement activities.
Support equipment installation, maintenance and process optimisation.
Liaise with suppliers regarding tooling and manufacturing requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience within precision machining, CNC machining or metal-cutting manufacturing.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings.
Experience with CAD/CAM software.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Continuous Improvement.
Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems.
ERP system experience.
Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

Experience within motorsport, aerospace, automotive or other high-performance engineering environments.
Knowledge of statistical process control and process capability.
Tooling and fixture design experience.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who enjoys improving manufacturing performance, solving technical challenges and working in a fast-paced precision engineering environment.

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