Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Salfords Surrey
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Production Engineer
Location: Salfords, near Gatwick (Redhill area)
Salary: From £45,000 per annum (DOE) – higher salaries available for candidates with the right skills and experience
Hours: Choose from either:
* Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 6:00pm, or
* Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm & Friday, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Permanent | Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Engineer to join a highly successful precision engineering manufacturer supplying complex, high-accuracy components to the medical device industry.
This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of engineering projects, taking products from concept through to production while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
The Role
As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and improving machining processes, programming CNC equipment, supporting production, and implementing engineering solutions that improve efficiency and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
* Programming CNC machines using CAM software such as HyperMill, Fusion 360, SolidCAM or similar
* Setting, proving out and troubleshooting CNC machining processes
* Programming and operating automated metrology equipment
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation
* Developing machining processes capable of extended unmanned running
* Supporting production with technical expertise and engineering solutions
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Maintaining engineering documentation and records
* Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
* Ensuring all work complies with company quality procedures
About You
We're looking for someone with:
* A Production or Manufacturing Engineering background
* Experience programming, setting and proving CNC machinery
* Strong understanding of precision machining and metal cutting processes
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience using CAM software such as HyperMill, Fusion 360, SolidCAM or similar (desirable)
* Knowledge of metrology or automated inspection equipment would be beneficial
* A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
* An Engineering degree, HNC/HND or a recognised engineering apprenticeship
What's on Offer
* Salary starting from £45,000, with higher salaries available for more experienced engineers
* Choice of working patterns to support work-life balance
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining and automated metrology technology
* Varied, technically challenging work with genuine opportunities to make an impact
* Long-term career prospects within a growing precision engineering business
If you're an experienced Production Engineer looking for a challenging role where you can influence manufacturing processes and develop your technical skills, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV