Production Engineer

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering focused manufacturer that has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical expertise. With a busy order book and ongoing investment in its manufacturing operations, the business is looking to strengthen its engineering team through the appointment of a Production Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful production environment where you'll work closely with manufacturing teams to improve processes, resolve technical challenges, and support the efficient delivery of high-quality products across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations. The Production Engineer will work closely with production, quality, design, and planning teams to improve manufacturing methods, support day-to-day operations, and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.

Production Engineer - Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing production processes across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly areas.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, and process sheets.
• Support the smooth introduction of new products, methods, and process changes into production.
• Investigate production problems and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Work with shop floor teams to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production aids.
• Support continuous improvement activity across quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Monitor production performance and recommend improvements where required.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, and aligned with customer and quality requirements.

Production Engineer - Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience within a traditional engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, or similar production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Experience creating or improving manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with shop floor and office-based teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process development.
• Relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience.

Production Engineer - What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a stable and respected engineering business.
• Varied work across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Supportive working environment with close links to the shop floor.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• A role where your improvements will have a visible impact on production performance.

If you are a Production Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please do applyu now!