Company

production engineering

TeamLeader

pencoed, wales, united kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Team Leader. Skills: technical leadership, shift coverage, problem-solving, team leadership. Coordinate engineering support during shift hours. Deliver structured daily engineering reports”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure engineering standards are upheld; issues impacting line performance or product quality are resolved swiftly and effectively; drive corrective and root cause investigations

Industry & Context.

production engineering
Problems you'll solve

fault-finding skills; diagnostic and problem-solving skills; structured problem-solving; root cause investigations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering, Experience in machine maintenance or high-volume electronics manufacturing, diagnostic and problem-solving skills across production equipment, Ability to lead a small team and coordinate across departments, Confident communicator with written and verbal reporting skills, Familiar with TPM, CMMS systems (e.g. Limble), and structured fault recording, Demonstrates ownership, resilience, and a proactive attitude

Nice to Have

Previous experience as a technician or Team Leader in a manufacturing environment, Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) & SPC (Statistical Process Control) systems and real-time equipment monitoring, Working knowledge of NMI, SMED, and lean tools, Capable of presenting data and technical information clearly to stakeholders

What You'll Do.

Coordinate engineering support during shift hours

Deliver structured daily engineering reports

Lead shift team in TPM schedules

Act as engineering escalation point

Support implementation of new model introduction

Conduct shift-level coaching

Plan and manage daily shift coverage

Support CI initiatives

Lead by example in safety

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

key link between Engineering Manager and shift-based Engineering team; Working closely with Production, QA, and Materials teams; coordinate across departments; cross-functional projects

Communication Scope

written and verbal reporting skills; Confident communicator; presenting data and technical information clearly

Process & Methodology

TPM execution, TPM schedules, new model introduction trials, validation activities, CI initiatives

Full Job Description

**Role Overview:** As a team leader in the production engineering team, your role is to provide hands-on technical leadership and structured shift coverage across the lines. You will act as the key link between the Engineering Manager and the shift-based Engineering team, coordinating activities such as TPM execution, escalation handling, technical coaching, and performance reporting. Working closely with Production, QA, and Materials teams, you will ensure that engineering standards are upheld and that any issues impacting line performance or product quality are resolved swiftly and effectively. The role is ideal for a driven, organised individual with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced production environment. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering function with opportunities to grow through innovation work, cross-functional projects, and leadership development. **Key Responsibilities:** * Coordinate engineering support during shift hours, ensuring effective response to breakdowns and technical issues. * Deliver structured daily engineering reports including performance data, escalations, and shift updates. * Lead the shift team in the completion of TPM schedules, audits, and Limble CMMS entries. * Act as the engineering escalation point for the shift – ensuring issues are followed through and resolved. * Support implementation of new model introduction (NMI) trials and validation activities. * Track shift KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, breakdowns, scrap, setup success rates, and OEE; drive corrective and root cause investigations as needed. * Conduct shift-level coaching, toolbox talks, and peer learning to build technical capability. * Plan and manage daily shift coverage in line with skills, risks, and production demands. * Support CI initiatives (e.g. Red Jacket, SMED, process efficiency) and contribute ideas from the shop floor. * Lead by example in safety, 5S, and structured problem-solving. **Person Specificatio

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