Production Engineering Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for an excellent opportunity with a growing large scale assembly manufacturer based in Castleford, who are looking for a proactive and experienced Production Engineering Manager for a pivotal role within the business.

This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation, optimise processes, and make a tangible impact on a dynamic manufacturing operation.

As the Production Engineering Manager you will ensure the seamless operation, efficiency, and quality of production processes, tools, and facilities.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll lead initiatives in production optimisation, maintenance management, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to support our growing operations.

Key Production Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Production Process Optimisation: Develop efficient workflows, implement production aids, and collaborate on design for manufacturability.
• Maintenance & Asset Management: Ensure the reliability of tools, equipment, and facilities through robust preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Leverage Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and integrate new technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other industry standards, implementing inspection regimes and error-proofing systems.
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver seamless project execution and facility upgrades.
• Please note that this role will not have any direct reports in the initial stages, however the will be the opportunity to build a team in the future 

Essential Skills & Experience:

• B.Eng in Manufacturing Systems Engineering or a similar field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an OEM environment.
• Expertise in CAD/CAM and mixed model value streams.
• Proven track record in CapEx project management.
• Familiarity with HSE legislation, including LOLER, PUWER, and COSHH.

Desirable:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Chartered Engineer status with IET.
• Experience with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

For more details please contact Katy Emmott.