Production Engineer

Questech Recruitment are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the search for a Production Engineer to support ongoing improvements across its production operations.

This role will focus on process optimisation, new product introduction (NPI), and implementing modern manufacturing technologies, acting as a key interface between Engineering and Production.

📍 Warwickshire
🕒 37 hours per week (Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 | Fri 08:00–13:00)
💰 £43,000 – £47,000 (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, improving flow, takt time, and line balance
• Lead and support new product introduction (NPI) into manufacturing
• Introduce and develop automation and digital manufacturing systems
• Deliver Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) cost reduction initiatives
• Support prototype and proof-build activities
• Develop and maintain: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Build instructions, Process documentation and control systems
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and work cross-functionally to resolve them

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Production / Manufacturing Engineering role
• Background in vehicle manufacturing (essential)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Lean Manufacturing principles
  • VA/VE methodologies
  • Time and motion studies
  • Process improvement and bottleneck analysis
• Experience introducing new products into production environments
• Familiarity with:
  • Assembly processes
  • Steel fabrication
  • Electrical and hydraulic components
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with automation or digital manufacturing systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator across departments

Qualifications

• HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar (essential)
• Degree-level qualification desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Early finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to play a key role in continuous improvement and modernisation projects
• Stable and supportive working environment

If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly.