Production Engineer

Production Engineer
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£35,000 – £37,000 per annum
Manufacturing

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Production Engineer to join our manufacturing team based in Salisbury. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with production processes and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role As a Production Engineer, you will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring products are built efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and support new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities
Support and improve manufacturing processes to maximise efficiency, quality, and output

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process optimisation)

Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Assist with the introduction of new products and processes into production

Create and maintain production documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

About You
Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering

Previous experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role

Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques

Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Good communication and organisational skills