Production Process Engineer

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business and a recognised leader within its sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Production Process Engineer to support operational performance, process improvement and CNC programming activities.
Working closely with Operations, Team Leaders and Production teams, you will play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing downtime and supporting the introduction of new products and processes.
Hours: Monday to Friday, either 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm
Benefits: Pension, Free Parking, Flexible working hours

The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
* Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity
* Supporting machine fault diagnosis, breakdown recovery, and production troubleshooting
* Creating and modifying CNC programmes to improve efficiency and product quality
* Supporting production trials, prototypes, and new product introductions
* Assessing workflow, site layout, and production processes to improve material flow and maximise capacity
* Working closely with operators and team leaders to improve processes and share technical knowledge
* Assisting with tooling specification, machine set-up, and process control
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Experience within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis techniques
* Experience supporting process improvement projects and production trials
* Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
* The ability to communicate effectively and provide training or support to production teams
* A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

Desirable
* Experience working with CNC machinery and programming
* Knowledge of tooling, machine set-up, and process control
* Experience diagnosing production equipment faults and supporting machine recovery

What We are Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
* Proactive and solutions-focused
* Practical and hands-on in their approach
* Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
* Passionate about continuous improvement
* A strong team player with excellent communication skills

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a successful manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.

The Consultancy:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.