Production Engineer

Production Engineer | Milton Keynes | Up to £50,000 The Situation  A motivated and driven Production Engineer is required to join a highly reputable company within the rail industry, they are a leading provider of rolling stock maintenance, repair, and overhaul of trains, based in Milton Keynes. As a Production Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the production team, resolving technical issues, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, and implementing cost-saving measures. You will be instrumental in setting up the production aspects of various projects, ensuring that all operations within the depot are prepared for execution. Additionally, you will be available to address any technical challenges that arise. This position offers a dynamic blend of hands-on shop floor responsibilities and desk-based tasks, providing a well-rounded opportunity to contribute to both practical and strategic aspects of production engineering.   The Opportunity Take the next step in your career, with a leading provider of rolling stock. Join a company with a compelling reputation within the rail industry during a continued period of growth. Opportunity to make a significant impact within the production team helping safe and efficient running. Work within a close-knit and supportive team Responsibilities: Provide expert technical support for production engineering, optimizing workflows and processes to enhance operations. Recommend and implement improvements in tooling, equipment, and facilities to boost efficiency and productivity. Analyse and refine material flow and task sequencing to streamline production. Specialise in rail vehicle mechanics, with a solid understanding of electrical systems to support comprehensive product development. Conduct thorough risk assessments using methodologies like FMEA to identify and mitigate potential issues. Compile precise material requirements, route cards, and process sheets to ensure top-tier quality standards and compliance. Maintain and update crucial documentation, ensuring all processes align with industry and company standards. Support new contract estimations, helping drive informed decisions and accurate projections. Evaluate and improve production processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and cut costs. Assist in make-or-buy assessments, determining optimal sourcing strategies. Manage approved work requests, identifying necessary parts and securing approvals for seamless execution. Essential Criteria Confident user of Microsoft office applications Must be from a Mechanical background and has worked in production. Strong understanding of working towards requirements. Technical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent Salary: Up to £50,000 with wider benefits (see below) Other Benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays Pension 4.4% EE 6% ER Life assurance 4* basic annual salary after passed probation Flu benefit voucher Glasses voucher Cycle to work scheme after passed probation Company shutdown over Christmas Employee Assistance Programme Working Arrangements 37 hours per week in the Milton Keynes office About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East, and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy