Production Engineer

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business in Thame!

As a Production Improvement Engineer, you'll support production engineering initiatives, driving process improvements, system enhancements, and capital expenditure projects to boost efficiency across the site. You'll work closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, focus groups, and cross‑functional teams, as well as engage with global engineering teams as required.

• Identify and implement process improvements across production and assembly areas
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to enhance manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Support Lean Six Sigma initiatives including Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects
• Drive Industry 4.0 adoption and innovative manufacturing solutions
• Cost new/existing products for successful implementation and capital expenditure submissions
• Implement, monitor, and improve Statistical Process Control (SPC) across site processes
• Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) improvements across the product range
• Raise and resolve problem reports to improve manufacturing systems, machinery, and tooling

• Level 3 Management (CMI or equivalent) and Level 3 Engineering or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt trained
• Experience with Industry 4.0 tools and techniques
• Strong project management skills
• Skilled in problem‑solving tools such as Ishikawa, Five Whys, Pareto, DMAIC
• Full UK Driving Licence (or approved equivalent)

Based in Thame, with standard hours:
Mon-Thu: 07:00-15:30, Fri: 07:00-12:00 (negotiable to suit the individual and business). Occasional UK travel and overseas site visits may be required.