Production Engineer

Position: Production Engineer (Permanent)
Founding Production Engineer – Polyurethane / Moulding

Glasgow

£45k- £50k

Build a Manufacturing Facility from the Ground Up

An established UK manufacturing group is launching a new advanced materials facility in Glasgow and is looking for a hands-on Production Engineer to help set it up from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to join at ground level and physically build, commission and grow a new manufacturing operation.

This is not a corporate desk-based role.
This is sleeves rolled up, plant layout, machinery install, process set-up and early-stage team building.

The Role

You will be instrumental in:

* Setting up a brand-new polyurethane / moulding production facility

* Advising on machinery layout and optimal plant positioning

* Supporting installation, commissioning and validation of equipment

* Establishing robust production processes from scratch

* Setting and running machinery in the early phase

* Troubleshooting and optimising moulding parameters

* Developing SOPs and safe systems of work

* Building and growing the production team over time

Initially, you will be part of a small, agile team — despite being backed by a large, financially secure group.

This role will grow as the facility scales.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience setting up, relocating or commissioning a factory or production line

* Strong understanding of plant layout, workflow and utilities integration

* Hands-on experience in polyurethane, polymers, moulding or similar process manufacturing

* Comfortable running machinery and being operational when required

* Practical problem solver with a methodical approach

* Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments advantageous

* Formal qualifications are less important than real-world experience.

* We want someone who has physically built something before.

Why This Is Different

Ground-floor opportunity within a new division

High autonomy and visibility

Clear pathway to grow into a senior operational leadership role

Backed by a stable, established manufacturing group

Long-term growth strategy in place