Production Engineer

Production Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team and play a key role in improving manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.

The Production Engineer will be responsible for managing production-related engineering projects, improving efficiency, and supporting lean manufacturing initiatives. You’ll work closely with production, operations, and quality teams to deliver measurable improvements across the site.

• Plan, manage, and deliver production-related engineering projects
• Drive process improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Develop and implement projects to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency
• Lead line balancing activities and follow up on improvements
• Manage project timelines, resources, and risks whilst working closely with Production, Quality and planning.
• Monitor and analyse production and engineering data using SAP
• Create and update production documentation, including work instructions and process flows
• Analyse technical production issues and carry out root cause analysis
• Track and report KPIs related to production performance
• Actively support continuous improvement and Kaizen activities

• Ideally have a Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or similar preferred)
• Previous experience working within an engineering production department
• Hands-on experience with production-related engineering projects and methodologies
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, etc.)
• Working knowledge of SAP and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and coordination abilities
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or industrial cooling systems is advantageous

• Competitive pay c £35K p / a
• Full-time hours, 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays and Pension

This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on engineering role where you can make a real impact. You’ll be joining a business with a strong focus on continuous improvement and be part of a supportive engineering team offering long-term career development