A global manufacturer of high precision components supplied to aerospace and defence industries, is now seeking a Junior / Graduate Production Engineer to join their growing team in Leicester. With sites in the UK and globally, this business has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved. The Junior Production Engineer will report to the Production Engineering Manager and be actively involved in a variety of projects with the opportunity to experience and learn all aspects of the engineering department. Junior / Graduate Production Engineer duties include - Review current processes and existing methods of manufacture. Work on volume outputs, scrap/rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments. Ensure that existing equipment and machinery are kept in good working order. Recommend new equipment when and where necessary. Support with the creation of new manuals and staff training where necessary. Assist with plant layouts to ensure material flow is maximised. Work on production capacity planning and forecasting. Help to drive continuous improvement / kaizen programs on site.Junior / Graduate Production Engineer desirable skills and experience - Experience working within a similar role (Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer etc). Ability to use the relevant tools (PFMEA etc) and help to drive continuous improvement. Relevant manufacturing/mechanical engineering education (HND/HNC).Junior / Graduate Production Engineer benefits include - Competitive starting salary package (negotiable). Pension scheme - matched contributions up to 7.5% Working days - Monday to Friday Early finish Friday System training and career progression opportunities. Opportunity to work for a market-leading business. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + accruing an additional 5 days over 5 year's service Discount on private healthcare Sick day scheme Employee events such as Summer Barbecues and Christmas meals Other various company benefits, such as gym membership, store discounts, cycle to work and moreIf interested in this Production Engineer position, please apply through this advert immediately. Keywords relating to this position include - NPI, assemblies, machine installation, procedures, processes, right first time, customer, supplier, documentation, leadership, mentoring, cross functional, pro-active, manufacturing, production, yellow goods, FMCG. automotive, aerospace, metal, metallics. ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity