Production Engineer in Bournemouth, Dorset

ARE YOU A MACHINIST LOOKING FOR A STEP UP?

Production Engineer -Machining Background
Salary dependent on experience

An experienced CNC setter/operator or machinist ready to take your next step?

Your understanding of machining, tooling and what works on the shop floor could be the foundation for a move into production engineering.

We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a practical, improvement-focused individual to help make manufacturing processes safer, more efficient and more reliable. This opportunity could suit an established Production Engineer or a skilled machining professional looking to broaden their responsibilities.

The opportunity as Production Engineer

You'll use your manufacturing knowledge to solve production problems, improve processes and help shape how work moves through the machine shop and wider production areas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting production teams with machining, tooling and process issues to keep work moving and reduce downtime.

• Identifying bottlenecks and finding practical ways to improve output, quality and workflow.

• Developing tooling, jigs and fixtures, using CAD where required.

• Creating and updating setup sheets, work instructions, risk assessments and other manufacturing documentation.

• Reviewing machining and production times to support accurate costing, capacity planning and ERP routings.

• Contributing to equipment selection, factory layout improvements and the introduction of new manufacturing methods.

• Sharing technical knowledge and supporting consistent working practices across the team.

What you'll bring as Production Engineer

A strong CNC machine shop background is central to this role. You might already work in production or manufacturing engineering, or be an experienced setter/operator, programmer or machinist who regularly gets involved in troubleshooting and improving how jobs are run.

We're particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

• A sound understanding of machining processes, tooling, setups and engineering drawings.

• Practical problem-solving skills and an eye for improving quality and efficiency.

• A clear, approachable communication style and the ability to work closely with shop-floor teams.

• Good organisation, attention to detail and a responsible approach to safety.

• An interest in developing broader production engineering skills.

Additional experience that would be useful as Production Engineer

CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, Lean manufacturing, fixture design, ERP/MRP systems, process documentation or time studies would all be valuable.

An engineering qualification would be beneficial, alongside relevant practical experience. You do not need to have held a Production Engineer title to bring something valuable to this opportunity.

If you're ready to build on your machining experience and take on a wider engineering role, apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.