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 with in 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