Production Engineer

Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer Barnsley, South Yorkshire Salary £42,000 - £45,000 Working Hours 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business with an international customer base and a reputation for engineering excellence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their experienced team and play a key role in driving operational performance and manufacturing efficiency.

The Role As a Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will support a welding-focused manufacturing value stream, encompassing both manual and automated processes. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will identify, analyse and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety and cost efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a passion for Lean Manufacturing, process improvement and project delivery within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities Conduct Value Stream Mapping and time studies to support labour planning, capacity analysis and accurate product costing. Maintain and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part location accuracy. Develop, review and maintain production process documentation and work instructions. Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and training guides. Support Health, Safety and Environmental improvement initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Carry out process audits to ensure compliance with operational standards and identify opportunities for improvement. Analyse manufacturing processes and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality and productivity. Support the development and optimisation of logistics processes, material flow and Kanban systems. Drive 5S and Visual Management initiatives to promote best-in-class housekeeping standards. Manage small-to-medium sized projects from concept through to implementation and handover.

Champion continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations. Skills & Experience Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Previous experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment. Strong understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Project management experience with the ability to deliver results against timelines. Knowledge of manual and automated welding processes.

Experience implementing and sustaining logistics and material control processes. Working knowledge of CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Creo or similar packages. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Self-motivated and proactive approach. Strong organisational and planning skills. Positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to adapt to changing business and operational requirements. Results-driven with excellent attention to detail. Effective communicator who can work collaboratively across departments.