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Permanent

Head of Production Engineering

Plymouth
money-bag £50000 - £55000/annum
Posted 6 days ago

Head of Production Engineering



Plymouth | Up to -55,000 plus bonus | Day Shift | Full-Time | Permanent



Introduction

Are you ready for a new challenge in your engineering career? Do you have a passion for driving innovation and improving manufacturing processes? This is an excellent opportunity to lead a talented Production Engineering team in a dynamic and growing company, making a real impact on operational excellence.



Key Duties:

  • Lead and manage the Production Engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of production engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Identify and implement best practices in manufacturing processes, material utilisation, and tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Demonstrate expertise in assembly processes, including accurate assessment of time and resource requirements.
  • Collaborate with the production team to ensure engineering processes meet industry standards and support operational excellence.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of welding techniques-including spot, projection, MIG, TIG, and robotic welding-to support process development and troubleshooting.


Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
  • Management qualification or BEng in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent time-served role.
  • Proven ability to implement best practices in manufacturing processes, material utilisation, and tooling.
  • Strong understanding of assembly processes and accurate assessment of time and resource requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


What We Offer:

  • Bupa private healthcare for you and your spouse/children.
  • Relocation costs of 10% of your base salary.
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Online shopping discounts.
  • Life insurance three times your salary.
  • Pension contributions matched to 5%.
  • Flexible core working hours.
  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus holiday purchasing scheme.
  • Excellent training and promotional prospects.


Interested?

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about leading and developing teams. Apply now to join a company committed to engineering excellence and operational innovation.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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