Production Engineer (FTC)

Production Engineer (FTC)

Posted Today by Tech Connect Group

£47,500 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Warrington

Summary: The role of Production Engineer involves addressing production bottlenecks and enhancing workflow within an automotive manufacturing environment on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The engineer will introduce new processes and technologies, support prototype builds, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaborating with teams to resolve manufacturing issues. A degree in a relevant engineering field and experience in a similar role are required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tackling production bottlenecks and improving workflow
  • Introducing new processes, products, and technologies
  • Driving material and labour-saving initiatives (VAVE)
  • Supporting prototype builds and process trials
  • Producing clear build instructions, SOPs and process documentation
  • Collaborating with teams to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Ensuring Health, Safety & Environmental compliance

Key Skills:

  • Previous experience in a similar engineering/production role
  • Strong understanding of lean principles and process improvement
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems
  • Confident creating documentation and supporting new product introduction
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and multitasking skills
  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field

Salary (Rate): £47,500 yearly

City: Warrington

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We're looking for a proactive Production Engineer to join an automotive manufacturing customer of ours on a 12 month fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing

  • Tackling production bottlenecks and improving workflow
  • Introducing new processes, products, and technologies
  • Driving material and labour-saving initiatives (VAVE)
  • Supporting prototype builds and process trials
  • Producing clear build instructions, SOPs and process documentation
  • Collaborating with teams to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Ensuring Health, Safety & Environmental compliance

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience in a similar engineering/production role
  • Strong understanding of lean principles and process improvement
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical or hydraulic systems
  • Confident creating documentation and supporting new product introduction
  • Excellent communication, problem solving and multitasking skills
  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field

Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday

Salary: between £41,000 - £47,500 pa DOE