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Production Engineer
Job in
Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-20
Listing for:
GTS International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Engineer
Location:
Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000-£55,000
We are currently looking for someone to join an established engineering and manufacturing business as a Production Engineer, supporting the transition of new and existing products into efficient, repeatable production.
Main role overview:- Take ownership of manufacturing and test processes across electronics and electromechanical products, ensuring quality, reliability, cost and delivery targets are achieved.
- Lead and improve New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, working closely with Engineering to ensure designs are optimised for manufacture and test.
- Develop and implement effective manufacturing methods, production fixtures, test processes and detailed work instructions.
- Drive continuous improvement through Lean / Six Sigma principles, process optimisation and data-led performance improvements.
- Work closely with production teams, suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to resolve issues and improve manufacturing capability.
- Proven experience in Production Engineering within electronics or Electro-Mechanical manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of NPI, Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, test methods, fixtures and work instructions.
- Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.
- Experience using ERP systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production data to support manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing and external suppliers.
- Manage the effective transition of developmental products into production, ensuring they are manufacturable, testable and cost effective.
- Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing and test processes, instructions, fixtures and documentation.
- Analyse production workflows, layouts, equipment, resources and processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality and cost.
- Diagnose manufacturing and test issues, implement corrective actions and provide technical support and training to production personnel.
- Monitor production and quality KPIs, using data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Liaise with Engineering, suppliers and subcontract manufacturers to maintain quality, capability, efficiency and delivery performance
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