Production Engineer

Description:

Production/Manufacturing Engineer

* Salary up to £45K DOE

* Hours of work – Monday to Friday (Days)

* Great working environment

* Company pension and excellent benefits

* Personal development

Are you an experienced Production/Manufacturing Engineer. Our client is currently recruiting an experienced Production/Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the role of Production/Manufacturing Engineer provides a support function to all areas of production of the business.

Role responsibilities:

* Transfer and embed best practice

* Act as the manufacturing engineering authority on the shopfloor

* Lead lean improvement, problem-solving, and line balancing activities

* Drive cost, quality, safety, and waste reduction through CI culture

* Provide Design for Manufacture input and manage engineering changes

* Create standard operations, work instructions, and balance charts

* Support cross-functional project execution

* Ensure full compliance with EHS and quality standards

What we’re looking for

* Strong experience with machining/tooling (e.g., CNC turning and milling) (knowledge of Grinding would be an advantage)

* Experience in a manufacturing engineering role – experience with tool management

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

* Strong problem-solving skills

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances

* Knowledge of CAM software and CNC programming

* 3D Modelling – preferably Creo

* Creating BOMs and routings

* Experience in fixture design

Personal Attributes

* Excellent communication skills at all levels

* Work effectively as part of a team and independently manage own time

* Flexible to the needs of the business with the ability to work calmly under pressure

* Organised with attention to detail

* Practical, hands-on engineering mindset

* Good communication across shop floor and leadership

To apply in confidence, please send your CV to Tracey McDermott at The Recruitment Fix Ltd