Production Engineer

Armfield is a world‑leading designer and manufacturer of engineering teaching and research equipment, supplying universities, research institutes and industry across more than 100 countries. Our products support learning, research and innovation across a wide range of engineering disciplines.

The Production Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, reducing costs, improving quality, and ensuring efficient and safe assembly of engineered products. The role acts as a key link between Engineering, Purchasing, Stores, and Production to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and delivered on time.

• Production Support
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Resolve production issues and remove barriers to efficient workflow.
• Investigate root causes of production and quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Process Improvement
• Analyse production processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Lead operational improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Monitor project progress and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Develop assembly methods and manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve production efficiency.
• Establish standard labour times and manufacturing routings.
• Support capacity planning and production scheduling activities.
• Quality & Compliance
• Work with Quality teams to improve right-first-time performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Support corrective and preventive action investigations.
• Health, Safety & Housekeeping
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure all manufacturing methods and improvements comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe working practices.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering.
• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience of process improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• CAD knowledge.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience of low-volume, high-mix manufacturing.