Production Engineer

designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones;
working with other engineers, such as chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure all product and system requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to the finished result;
working with other professionals, such as accountants and human resources personnel, to manage budgets and the recruitment of junior engineers;
examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price;
supervising junior engineers and sub-contractors and ensuring effective communication in order to avoid errors;
organising plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time and profits;