Senior Product support engineer

Up to 50000 per annum

Poole, England Permanent Senior  Production Engineer Our client, a leading manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a key position focused on driving manufacturing performance, supporting new product introduction, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising processes, improving productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Provide production engineering support across manufacturing departments and production cells.

Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.

Support new product introduction activities, ensuring Design for Manufacture principles are embedded from concept through to production.

Identify manufacturing requirements for new and existing products and establish efficient production processes.

Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and build-to-print packages to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.

Investigate manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Produce and maintain shop floor process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safe systems of work.

Lead process improvement activities including PFMEA, mistake-proofing initiatives, and waste reduction programmes.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and production personnel.

Support non-conformance investigations and drive timely resolution of manufacturing challenges.

Work closely with planning, quality, engineering, and operations teams to achieve departmental and business objectives.

Identify and implement process and technology improvements that deliver measurable business benefits.

Monitor production performance and KPI data, recommending improvements where required.

Candidate Requirements Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.

Proven experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.

Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and process optimisation techniques.

Experience with CAD software and interpretation of engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and new product introduction processes.

Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Ability to develop process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Personal Attributes Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.

Strong attention to detail with a structured and logical approach to problem solving.

Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.

Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Collaborative team player capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturing business.

Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvements and operational initiatives.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

The chance to contribute to exciting projects and play a key role in shaping manufacturing excellence.

If you are an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, manufacturing excellence, and delivering operational results, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking engineering organisation.