Head of Production Engineering

Plymouth | Up to £55,000 plus bonus | Day Shift | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Are you ready for a new challenge in your engineering career? Do you have a passion for driving innovation and improving manufacturing processes? This is an excellent opportunity to lead a talented Production Engineering team in a dynamic and growing company, making a real impact on operational excellence.

Key Duties:

• Lead and manage the Production Engineering team, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Mentor and support the professional development of production engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Identify and implement best practices in manufacturing processes, material utilisation, and tooling to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Demonstrate expertise in assembly processes, including accurate assessment of time and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure engineering processes meet industry standards and support operational excellence.
• Apply advanced knowledge of welding techniques-including spot, projection, MIG, TIG, and robotic welding-to support process development and troubleshooting.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Management qualification or BEng in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent time-served role.
• Proven ability to implement best practices in manufacturing processes, material utilisation, and tooling.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and accurate assessment of time and resource requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Bupa private healthcare for you and your spouse/children.
• Relocation costs of 10% of your base salary.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Online shopping discounts.
• Life insurance three times your salary.
• Pension contributions matched to 5%.
• Flexible core working hours.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus holiday purchasing scheme.
• Excellent training and promotional prospects.

Interested?

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about leading and developing teams. Apply now to join a company committed to engineering excellence and operational innovation.

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