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Production Engineer
We're seeking a Production Engineer to join our team in Manchester. This is a contract opportunity (£250–280 per day) where you could contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency and supporting the delivery of quality-assured products within an ISO 9001 environment.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in Production Engineer roles within manufacturing and process optimization. Roles of this type sit within operations-focused teams where you could work alongside production, quality and engineering colleagues to enhance manufacturing capability, support continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
- Type: Contract, Full-time
- Rate: £250–280 per day
- Domain: Manufacturing, Process Optimization, ISO 9001
What You Would Do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Supporting the optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality
- Contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement across the production environment
- Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 quality standards
- Collaborating with production and quality teams to meet output targets and reduce waste
- Supporting process documentation and adherence to standard operating procedures
- Identifying opportunities to enhance production methods and equipment performance
- Contributing to health, safety and environmental compliance within the manufacturing facility
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What You Could Bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in manufacturing, production or process engineering
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across production, quality and engineering teams
- Technical competency with production planning or shop floor systems
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Hands-on involvement in optimizing real manufacturing operations
- Exposure to ISO 9001-compliant production environments and quality systems
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Collaborative working with experienced production and engineering teams
- Development of practical manufacturing and process engineering expertise
- Contract flexibility with a competitive daily rate (£250–280 per day)
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About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
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