Manufacturing Efficiency Expert

4 days ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Renew East Full time £50,000

Senior Production Engineer Position Available at Renew East

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer to join our team at Renew East. This is an exciting opportunity to take new products from initial completion stage to full production while optimising existing processes. As the Senior Production Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading our front line Production Engineering activities and driving efficiency, yield improvement, and waste reduction.

About the Role:

The Senior Production Engineer will be responsible for 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. You will also be responsible for maintaining and updating all production documentation, including control plans and training materials.

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. 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.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
  • 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave.
  • 35 hours per week (working a 4 or 5 day week within Monday to Friday).
  • Company Pension.
  • Free Parking.


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