Production Engineer / Precision Manufacturing

Production Engineer - fully on siteWe are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join a high-precision manufacturing business serving demanding sectors such as motorsport, aerospace and advanced engineering.You will work in Wigston with parking as part of a team working Hours 8.15am - 4.45 pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 2pm Friday Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you will support manufacturing operations through process development, technical problem-solving, continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and improve manufacturing processes from engineering drawings.Create production documentation, routings and work instructions.Design jigs, fixtures and tooling solutions.Provide technical support to production and quality teams.Investigate and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.Drive Lean Manufacturing, waste reduction and continuous improvement activities.Support equipment installation, maintenance and process optimisation.Liaise with suppliers regarding tooling and manufacturing requirements.Skills and Experience RequiredDegree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent industry experience.Minimum 5 years'' experience within precision machining, CNC machining or metal-cutting manufacturing.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawings.Experience with CAD/CAM software.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Continuous Improvement.Experience working ..... full job details .....