Production Process Engineer

High-volume manufacturing Cutting, pressing, tin plating & assemblyLocation: BirminghamSalary: Up to £50,000Our client, an internationally recognised manufacturing business in Birmingham is seeking a Production Process Engineer to support the development, improvement and sustainability of manufacturing processes across cutting, pressing, tin plating and assembly operations.The role: Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the role focuses on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, reducing scrap, improving throughput and supporting robust operator training standards. The position will also support the specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of new automated machinery and production line layouts.Key responsibilities:

• Improve OEE and manufacturing cycle times to increase throughput
• Lead scrap and downtime reduction initiatives
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) across manufacturing processes
• Support quality improvement, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Optimise manufacturing layouts to improve flow, safety and efficiency
• Lead elements of automation and capital equipment procurement, from specification through to commissioning
• Develop process documentation, SOPs and operator training standards
• Use data-driven problem solving to diagnose issues and implement sustainable improvements

The person:

• Experience in a Production or Process Engineering role within manufacturing
• Knowledge within metal processing environments (cutting, pressing, plating or assembly preferred)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / CI methodologies
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience with 3D CAD / CAM and AutoCAD is advantageous

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to play a key role in manufacturing performance improvement and automation projects within a growing engineering environment.To apply, please submit your CV quoting job reference 10302.