
Production Engineer
- Keighley, West Yorkshire
- £40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Main Responsibilities
- Create CNC programs using Hypermill CAD/CAM and assist with CNC machine programming
- Liaise with tooling suppliers and machinists to ensure optimal tooling is in use
- Design and develop jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency
- Review and optimise component routings for productivity
- Analyse and improve production processes to reduce waste and increase output
- Deliver training for machine setup and operation and support apprentices
- Source and assess capable subcontractors from a machining and quality standpoint
- Support layout planning, maintenance schedules, and risk assessments
- Liaise with subcontractors and assist in supplier development and expediting
- Support Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean projects
- Provide cover on critical machines during absences
- Travel off-site to suppliers and subcontractors when required
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline process interfaces
Benefits
- Annual salary: £35,000-£40,000
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme: 8% combined contribution (4% employee, 4% employer)
- 39 hours/week, Mon-Fri, with a flexitime system and early finish on Fridays
- Paid sick leave (after six months' service)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to professional counselling
- Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to work scheme