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Production Engineer : Oldbury, West Midlands
A GBP 42,500 per annum
39.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:45pm
Friday: 8:00am to 1:30pm
Permanent Full-Time
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with an established and growing manufacturing business based in Oldbury, West Midlands, who are looking to strengthen their Operations Team with an experienced Production Engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Production Engineer who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste, and helping production teams work more efficiently.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in improving day-to-day production performance and developing a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Working closely with the Operations Manager and Team Leaders to implement and maintain a 5S programme.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve workplace organization and efficiency.
- Ensuring Risk Assessments are in place across production processes and regularly reviewed.
- Supporting a strong Health and Safety culture across the site.
- Working alongside Production and Technical teams to provide operator training and employee development.
- Identifying and leading process improvement initiatives.
- Improving operational efficiency and supporting the achievement of production targets.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to identify and implement practical improvements.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced Production Engineer who is confident working within a manufacturing environment and enjoys being involved at shop-floor level.
You'll Ideally Have
- At least 5 years experience in a similar Production Engineering role.
- Experience within a manufacturing/production environment.
- A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Lean or Six Sigma training/accreditation would be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- The confidence to work with production teams and support operator development.
- A proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
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Interested?
If you're an experienced Production Engineer with a background in Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and production optimization, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date: 29.10.2026
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