Review performance metrics and set goals
Attend team meetings and inspect production lines
Plan tasks and prioritize improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analyses
Implement process changes and update SOPs
Collaborate with suppliers or vendors
Analyse production data, track KPIs, and identify improvement areas
Create reports and work on cost reduction strategies
Collaborate with teams on projects and schedule preventive maintenance
Train staff on new processes and troubleshoot mid-week issues
Conduct inspections and review progress
Prepare reports, adjust plans, and ensure compliance with standards
Handle emergency breakdowns as needed
Assist with large-scale projects like automation or new line setups
Focus on continuous improvement using Lean or Six Sigma techniques
Training:
Apprentices will undertake a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
The training will be delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions
The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
Apprentices will attend university for 1 week block of study per semester each academic year
All face-to-face teaching is delivered at our Stoke on Trent campus
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Training Outcome:
After the apprenticeship degree, there will be a permanent position available to the successful person
You will qualify from an apprentice to a junior/assistant production engineer
As you gain skills and experience there will be an opportunity to progress to a fully-fledged Production/Manufacturing Engineer
Then onwards again to a Senior Production Engineer or Team Leader
Employer Description:Currently celebrating 25 Years as one of the UK’s largest independent contract manufacturers, we produce sheet, formed and CNC metal components and electromechanical assemblies.
With over 250 employees and a combined shop-floor space of 11,000 m2 across our two manufacturing sites, Mec Com in the UK, and European Fabrications in Romania, we provide competitive solutions to market leading businesses around the globe.
Ongoing capital investment and the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques have created a truly flexible and cost-effective manufacturing environment.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday
7:00am- 5:15pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Creative,Time Management,Adaptable & Resilient,To have a good attitude....Read more...
