Production Engineer

Location: Poole, Dorset
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience.
Start Date: 2027.

The Role

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join an established manufacturing environment based in Poole, with a planned start in 2027.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in production engineering, production planning or manufacturing coordination. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing customer orders, coordinating production requirements and ensuring delivery schedules are maintained.

Key Responsibilities of a Production Engineer:

• Managing customer orders from initial receipt through to finished product delivery.

• Liaising directly with customers regarding order progress and delivery updates.

• Monitoring and managing customer requirements and production schedules.

• Maintaining accurate sales and production management records.

• Updating production run lists and capacity planning schedules.

• Attending production meetings and reviewing delivery performance.

• Ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and production requirements are met.

Key Skills of a Production Engineer:

• Previous experience in a similar production engineering or production planning position.

• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Experience liaising with customers and production teams.

• Good organisational and planning abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving