Senior Production Engineer

Senior Production Engineer - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire - £40,000 to £45,000 - plus pension, benefits and bonus

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading a leading designer and manufacturer of specialist equipment and machinery based in Milton Keynes.

They pride themselves on their innovative history stemming from the 80’s and have created a culture based on understanding, co-operation, partnership and diversity.

As they continue to invest in new products, they have identified a need to strengthen their Production team and as such are looking to hire a Senior Production Engineer to join the business ASAP.

Senior Production Engineer - Role Overview

The Senior Production Engineer will support an allocation of existing assembly lines in achieving the current and forecast output volumes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining production processes and procedures, evaluating, developing, sustaining and providing resources to achieve current and forecast output volumes within their allocated area of responsibility.

You will support the manufacture of the Company's existing and new product range by generating effective engineering information, systems and manufacturing processes whilst championing the implementation of a successful Lean Manufacturing culture.

Senior Production Engineer - Responsibilities:

• Define & sustain required lean space allocation & layout plan for allocated value streams.
• Define & sustain required lean structured step process documents.
• Define, implement & sustain safe (risk assessed) simple/easy-to-use presentation methods/formats, based on reduced skill requirements, work instructions / Standard Operation Procedures.
• Define, implement & sustain required lean at point-of-use logistics/storage requirements, media/hardware, and system for each operation/stage through each process flow for each allocated value stream, to achieve current and forecast output requirements.
• Define consumables for each operation/stage through each process flow.
• Define standard core times for each process step/stage
• Maintain VM data (MRP) structures and fields.
• Perform required risk assessment/health and safety requirements for each operation/stage.
• Review and identify where there is potential for automation to be financially justifiable for introduction.
• Define, scope/design & sustain required jigs and fixtures.
• Effective stakeholder meeting support for all allocated areas/lines of responsibility.

Senior Production Engineer - Job Holder Requirements:

Proven skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise in developing and supporting new and existing production lines and plant equipment.

Level 5 qualification in related engineering, or 5 years demonstrable experience.

Demonstrated working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma in the manufacturing field preferable.

Formal training in Lean/Six Sigma would be preferable.

Demonstrated engineering/manufacturing experience.

Excellent analytical skills combined with good negotiation and conflict management skills with proficiency in computers would be beneficial.

Senior Production Engineer - Hours and Benefits:

Working hours for the role are 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday (40 hours basic)

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days)

Discounted gym memberships

5% contributory pension scheme

Annual Bonus

Life insurance scheme

Health Scheme

This is a fantastic role with a brilliant business that is forward-thinking and committed to empowering its colleagues and if you are looking for a role then please click apply now.