Production EngineerBedfordshireSalary: 50- 55,000We are recruiting for an established and innovative engineering and manufacturing organisation supplying highly technical products to international markets.They are looking for a Production Engineer to join their manufacturing team and play a key role in transitioning products from development into efficient, repeatable and high-quality production.This is a hands-on role working closely with Engineering, Production, suppliers and subcontractors, with responsibility for NPI, manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and improve New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from design through to manufacture and test.Ensure effective transition of new products from Engineering into production.Develop and improve manufacturing processes, test methods, fixtures, jigs and work instructions.Work with Engineering on Design for Manufacture and Design for Test.Maintain Bills of Materials, part numbers and manufacturing data within ERP systems.Monitor and improve production quality, efficiency, reliability and cost.Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions.Analyse workflows, equipment, layouts and processes to identify improvement opportunities.Work with suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to maintain quality and efficiency.Support the Production Manager with first-line supervision and development of the manufacturing team.Develop training programmes and work instructions ..... full job details .....