Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer Location: Durham Salary: £50,000 per annum Hours: 38 Hours Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 12.30pm Job Overview: The Production Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes on the shop floor. The role is critical in minimizing downtime, ensuring quality, and maintaining a safe working environment, while also supporting production planning, programming, and staff training. Key Responsibilities: Prevent job stoppages and minimize machine downtime. Ensure all production processes comply with health and safety regulations. Program CNC jobs according to the production schedule. Support quality control efforts to maintain high product standards. Provide clear and detailed setup sheets for shop floor operators. Train both new and existing employees on programs developed. Provide holiday cover as required by the business. Prove out programs before releasing them to machine operators. Support continuous improvement initiatives on new and existing jobs. Candidate Attributes: Calm and level-headed under pressure. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react swiftly to business needs. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels. Confident decision-maker. Proactive and hands-on, with a positive, team-oriented approach. Collaborative and motivational, with the ability to build rapport with production staff. Required ..... full job details .....