Mechanical Production Engineer

Posted yesterday by Candidate Source

Location:
Edinburgh
Salary/Rate:
£38,000/annum
Due to continued growth, a long-established and innovative manufacturing company in the interior building design industry who are going from strength to strength, is looking for a Mechanical Production Engineer to play a key role in integrating new products into the manufacturing process in this newly created role. 

Along with a salary of around £38,000 per annum, you will receive a range of benefits including learning, development and career growth opportunities, a discretionary bonus, pension scheme, life cover, wellbeing initiatives, 33 days leave, staff discount, onsite parking, flexible start finish times, a share scheme and a good work life balance based on a 36.5 hour working week. 

As Mechanical Production Engineer, your responsibilities will include: 
  • Health and Safety: Leading efforts to maintain a safe production floor, implementing proactive safety improvements.
  • Quality and NPI: Upholding manufacturing quality standards and acting as the Mechanical Lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
  • Manufacturing Documentation: Creating and updating essential documentation such as SOPs, BOMs, and AutoCAD drawings to support standardisation in production engineering.
  • Continuous Improvement: Utilising Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation within the manufacturing processes.
  • Technical Support: Conducting root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues, while supporting new machinery installations in the manufacturing environment.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Mechanical Production Engineer with: 
  • Education: HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Extensive experience in a production engineering role, with a strong background in manufacturing processes.
  • Health and Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with Health and Safety systems (IOSH desirable) and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Quality Systems: Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ensuring manufacturing quality.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Hands-on experience with Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, and FMEA to drive process improvements.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and standard IT software, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Analytical and Communication Skills: A keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to collaborate across departments.
Due to the nature of the role, it is 100% onsite. No remote or hybrid working. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects and uphold high standards of production engineering. To apply for this role as Mechanical Production Engineer, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.

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Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
01/10/2024
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
1627TW1709
Job ID:
222339093
Applications:
Less than 10

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